Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-9
House rules and supervision: (Framingham Lodging Houses)
Operative Text
Licensees and their agent(s) must: A. Exercise due care in the selection of lodgers. B. Inspect all common areas at least daily and all occupied rooms at every change of lodger to ensure that all such areas are in a clean and orderly condition and without violation of regulations pertaining to obstruction of egress, cooking in rooms, and other health and safety hazards. A schedule of inspections must be posted at least 48 hours prior to said inspection. Posting of the schedule for inspections shall not apply in the case of an emergency. C. Institute and enforce such house rules as are necessary to prevent the lodging house from being a cause of nuisance or annoyance to the neighborhood. D. Ensure that house rules are in writing and at a minimum contain rules adequate to address the following matters: (1) Noise control, including use of audio or other equipment which may disturb the peace; (2) Disorderly behavior; (3) Adherence to this chapter and the consequences for repeated violations; (4) Proper garbage disposal; and (5) Cleanliness of rooming units and common areas. E. File a copy of the house rules with the Board of License Commissioners as part of the licensee's license application or renewal thereof. F. Post a copy of the house rules in a common area of the lodging house. G. Provide every lodger who intends to remain for 30 days or more with a copy of the house rules. H. Meet with the lodgers at least annually to discuss house rules. I. Take whatever steps necessary to stop lodger(s) from repeatedly violating house rules or the requirements of this chapter, up to and including eviction.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-9 establishes a comprehensive set of operational duties for lodging house licensees. It requires that common areas be inspected at least daily, that occupied rooms be checked at every change of lodger, and that advance notice of inspections be posted at least 48 hours ahead of time. Written house rules covering topics such as noise, disorderly behavior, garbage disposal, and cleanliness must be filed with the Board of License Commissioners, posted in a common area, and shared with any lodger staying 30 days or more. Licensees are also required to meet with lodgers at least once a year to review those rules and to take corrective action—up to and including eviction—against lodgers who repeatedly violate them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-9, compliant lodging house operators in Framingham maintain a written set of house rules that address all five topics enumerated in the provision—noise, disorderly behavior, chapter compliance and consequences, garbage disposal, and cleanliness—and file those rules with the Board of License Commissioners at the time of license application or renewal. Operators post the rules in a common area, distribute copies to lodgers who intend to stay 30 days or more, and hold at least one annual meeting with lodgers to discuss the rules. Daily common-area inspections are logged and scheduled in advance with at least 48 hours' notice posted, except in emergencies, and room inspections are conducted at every change of lodger.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-9 gives lodgers in Framingham lodging houses specific entitlements: if you plan to stay 30 days or more, the licensee is required to provide you with a written copy of the house rules, and those rules must be posted in a common area where all lodgers can see them. The provision also requires that inspection schedules be posted at least 48 hours in advance, giving lodgers notice before a non-emergency inspection of their room occurs. If you believe a licensee is not meeting these obligations, options generally include raising the violation with the Board of License Commissioners, which receives filed copies of house rules, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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