Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 79 § 79-3
Council to issue regulations (Fitchburg Condominium Conversion)
Operative Text
The Council shall issue regulations prescribing the form of applications and such other forms as it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; standards for the determination of hardship; standards for an adequate tenant relocation plan; procedures necessary to implement this chapter; and may establish a fee for such permits. In promulgating regulations on hardship, the Council shall consider factors, including but not limited to the following: age, income, health and handicap of the tenant and any members of the household.
Under Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 79 § 79-3, the Council is authorized to create and issue the administrative framework that makes the chapter operational. This includes setting the forms required for permit applications, defining what qualifies as a hardship, establishing what constitutes an adequate tenant relocation plan, and setting procedures for implementation. When developing hardship standards, the Council must take into account factors such as a tenant's age, income, health, and any disabilities affecting household members. The Council may also set a fee for the permits covered by this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 79 § 79-3, compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Council-issued regulations, including the prescribed application forms and any established permit fees, before undertaking activity covered by this chapter. Because the Council sets the standards for what counts as an adequate tenant relocation plan, property owners and managers typically ensure their relocation plans conform to those published standards. Staying current with any regulatory updates issued by the Council helps operators maintain compliance with the procedural requirements of this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 79 § 79-3 establishes that the Council must develop hardship standards that account for factors including a tenant's age, income, health, and disability status, providing a framework that may be relevant if a tenant believes their household circumstances qualify as a hardship under this chapter. Tenants who believe a hardship determination or relocation plan does not meet the Council's published standards may have grounds to raise that concern through the Council's established procedures. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how the Council's regulations under this provision apply to their situation.
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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