Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 496 § 496-6
Violations and penalties (Framingham Rental Units)
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A. Violations of any provision of these regulations may be punished in the manner provided in MGL c. 40, § 21D , by a fine of $100 per incident. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense for which an additional fine may be imposed. [Amended 2-13-2024 ] B. Nothing in these regulations shall limit the authority of the Framingham Board of Health to take any enforcement or other action or exercise any authority or rights set forth in the State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000 , or any other federal, state or local statute, regulation, bylaw or other provision of law.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 496 § 496-6 establishes that violations of the local housing regulations carry a fine of $100 per incident, with each day a violation continues treated as a separate offense that can trigger an additional fine. The provision also makes clear that these local rules do not restrict the Framingham Board of Health from exercising its broader enforcement powers under the State Sanitary Code or other applicable law. In other words, a single ongoing violation could accumulate fines rapidly, and enforcement can come from multiple legal directions simultaneously.
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Under CH. 496 § 496-6, operators who remain in compliance with Framingham's housing regulations avoid the $100-per-incident fines that can compound daily for continuing violations. Compliant property managers typically address any identified deficiency promptly, since each additional day of non-compliance can be treated as a new, separately fineable offense. It is also worth noting that the Framingham Board of Health retains independent authority to act under the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000), meaning resolution of a local bylaw matter does not necessarily close a Board of Health matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 496 § 496-6 gives tenants the assurance that housing violations in Framingham can be enforced through daily fines, creating ongoing financial pressure on landlords to correct problems. The Framingham Board of Health also retains full authority to act under the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000), which means tenants may have multiple avenues for reporting substandard conditions. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand which reporting path—local bylaw enforcement, Board of Health complaint, or other channels—may be relevant to a given situation.
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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