Falmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 172 § 172-6
Violations and penalties (Falmouth Rental Property)
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For penalty, see Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article I , Penalties.
Section 172-6 of Falmouth, Massachusetts, Code of Bylaws Chapter 172 establishes that violations of Chapter 172 carry penalties, but rather than specifying those penalties directly, it cross-references the general penalty framework found in Chapter 1, Article I, Penalties. The actual penalty amounts and enforcement mechanisms are therefore governed by that separate, general provision. This structure means the consequences for a Chapter 172 violation are determined by Falmouth's baseline penalty rules applicable across multiple code chapters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 172 should be aware that Section 172-6 ties any violations of that chapter to the general penalty structure set out in Falmouth's Code of Bylaws Chapter 1, Article I. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with both Chapter 172's substantive requirements and the cross-referenced penalty provisions to understand the full scope of potential consequences. Reviewing Chapter 1, Article I alongside Chapter 172 is a standard part of understanding obligations under Falmouth's rental regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Section 172-6, tenants should know that violations of Chapter 172 are enforceable through the penalty framework established in Falmouth's Code of Bylaws Chapter 1, Article I, rather than through penalties spelled out in Chapter 172 itself. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the relevant Falmouth municipal enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available. Reviewing both Chapter 172 and the cross-referenced Chapter 1, Article I can help clarify what protections and enforcement options exist.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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