Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-10
Housekeeping (Framingham Lodging Houses)
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It shall be the duty of the licensee and/or their agent to provide or cause to be provided: A. Daily cleaning of all common bathroom facilities and of community kitchen or laundry facilities. B. Cleaning of all occupied rooms and private bathroom facilities at the change of each lodger or as otherwise necessary for sanitary purposes. C. Cleaning, as necessary, of all other common areas.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-10 establishes housekeeping standards for licensed lodging establishments. Under this provision, common bathrooms, community kitchens, and laundry facilities must be cleaned daily, while individual rooms and private bathrooms must be cleaned between lodgers or whenever sanitation requires it. All other shared areas of the property must also be cleaned as conditions necessitate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-10, licensed lodging operators and their agents are responsible for maintaining a documented cleaning routine that covers daily servicing of shared bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas. Compliant operators typically establish turnover cleaning procedures for occupied rooms and private bathrooms whenever a lodger vacates or when sanitary conditions demand attention. Keeping cleaning logs and scheduling regular inspections of all common areas can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-10 gives lodgers in Framingham licensed establishments the right to expect daily cleaning of shared bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities, as well as cleaned private accommodations between occupancies. If these standards are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the conditions with dated photographs and written records. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local licensing authority or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Framingham's lodging regulations for guidance on available options.
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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