Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 496 § 496-5
Appeals (Framingham Rental Units)
Operative Text
A. An applicant may, within seven days of receipt of an order to correct, file an appeal, in writing, with the Board of Health, detailing the alleged grounds for modification or withdrawal of the order to correct. B. The Board of Health shall, within 30 days of receipt of a notice of appeal, hold a public hearing, notice of the time and place of which shall be provided to the applicant no later than seven days prior to such public hearing. Failure to hold a hearing within the time specified herein shall not affect the validity of an order to correct. C. The applicant or any other interested party may present documentary evidence and witnesses at the hearing. Within 21 days of the public hearing, the Board of Health shall issue a written decision sustaining, modifying or vacating the order to correct and, if the order is sustained, shall stipulate the time within which corrections shall be made.
Under Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 496 § 496-5, a person who receives an order to correct has seven days to file a written appeal with the Board of Health, stating the reasons the order should be changed or withdrawn. The Board of Health must then hold a public hearing within 30 days, giving the appellant at least seven days' advance notice, though any delay in scheduling does not invalidate the underlying order. After the hearing, the Board has 21 days to issue a written decision either upholding, modifying, or canceling the order, and if the order stands, the decision must specify a deadline for making the required corrections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers subject to an order to correct under CH. 496 § 496-5 generally act promptly, since the window to file a written appeal with the Board of Health is only seven days from receipt of the order. Operators who choose to appeal typically document their grounds clearly in writing and gather any relevant evidence or witnesses to present at the public hearing. Even while an appeal is pending, it is worth noting that the order itself remains valid, so compliant operators often track correction deadlines carefully in case the Board ultimately sustains the order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 496 § 496-5, tenants and other interested parties have the right to participate in any public hearing held by the Board of Health regarding an appeal of an order to correct, including presenting documents and witnesses. This means that if a landlord appeals an order related to conditions in a rental property, tenants are not excluded from the process and may have an opportunity to be heard. Tenants who want to understand their options in this process may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with Framingham's Board of Health procedures.
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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