Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-7
Bathroom facilities (Framingham Lodging Houses)
Operative Text
Bathroom facilities, as required by the Sanitary Code, shall be located on the same floor as the individuals who are to use them.
Under Framingham Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-7, any bathroom facilities required by the Sanitary Code must be situated on the same floor of a building as the people who are meant to use them. This rule ensures that occupants are not required to travel between floors to access basic sanitary facilities. The provision ties local housing standards directly to the floor-level accessibility of bathrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to CH. 312 § 312-7 generally ensure that every required bathroom facility is located on the same floor as the occupants it is intended to serve. Compliant operators review their unit layouts to confirm that no tenant or household is assigned to a floor without access to the required bathroom facilities on that same level. Routine inspections and any renovation plans should account for this floor-level bathroom requirement to maintain compliance with Framingham's local housing code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 312 § 312-7, tenants have a right to bathroom facilities—as required by the Sanitary Code—on the same floor where they live. If a tenant believes this standard is not being met, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local housing or health inspection office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting the layout of the unit and any communications with the landlord about bathroom access can be useful when pursuing a complaint through available channels.
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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