Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-3
Responsibilities of licensee (Framingham Lodging Houses)
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The licensee shall be responsible for the proper supervision, operation and maintenance of the lodging house in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and of all other pertinent state laws, regulations and other City ordinances. The appointment of an agent shall in no way relieve the licensee from responsibility for full compliance with all the foregoing laws and regulations. This chapter and the penalties imposed by them shall apply with equal force to the keeper of any lodging house required to be licensed. [1] [1] Editor's Note: So in original.
Under Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-3, the holder of a lodging house license bears full responsibility for how the property is supervised, operated, and maintained — covering both the local chapter's requirements and applicable state laws and city ordinances. Delegating duties to an agent or property manager does not transfer or reduce that legal responsibility. The same obligations and penalties that apply to the licensee also apply to anyone who acts as the keeper of a lodging house that is required to be licensed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Framingham CH. 312 § 312-3 makes clear that compliant lodging house operators maintain direct oversight of their property's day-to-day supervision, operation, and maintenance regardless of whether they have hired an agent or manager. Operators who delegate management functions generally document those arrangements carefully while remaining the accountable party for all licensing requirements and city ordinances. Because penalties under this chapter apply with equal force to the keeper of the lodging house, anyone functioning in that role — not just the named licensee — is subject to the same compliance standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Framingham CH. 312 § 312-3, tenants in a licensed lodging house are protected by a rule that holds the licensee — and any keeper of the property — directly accountable for proper supervision, operation, and maintenance, even if a third-party agent manages the building. If conditions in a lodging house appear to fall short of local or state standards, tenants can document the issues and explore options such as filing a complaint with the City of Framingham's relevant licensing or code-enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts lodging house law can help residents understand what remedies may be available under this provision.
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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