Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 496 § 496-9
Effective date; amendments (Framingham Rental Units)
Operative Text
A. On October 21, 2014, the Board of Health unanimously voted to adopt the Rental Unit Certification Regulation. This regulation is to be in full force and effective on November 1, 2014, for properties containing eight units or fewer. B. This regulation or any portion thereof may be amended, supplemented, or repealed from time to time by the Board of Health, with notice as provided by law, on its own motion or by petition.
Section 496-9 of Framingham's Code of Bylaws establishes that the Rental Unit Certification Regulation took effect on November 1, 2014, applying initially to properties with eight units or fewer, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Health on October 21, 2014. The provision also grants the Board of Health ongoing authority to amend, supplement, or repeal the regulation—either on its own initiative or in response to a petition—provided that legally required notice is given. This means the regulation's requirements are not static and may change over time through the Board's formal process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 496 § 496-9, the Rental Unit Certification Regulation has been binding on properties with eight or fewer rental units since November 1, 2014, so operators of such properties are generally expected to have been in compliance from that date forward. Because the Board of Health retains authority to amend or supplement the regulation at any time with proper notice, compliant operators typically monitor official Board of Health communications and meeting agendas for any changes that could affect their certification obligations. Staying current with any amendments issued under § 496-9 is a standard part of ongoing compliance for Framingham rental property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 496 § 496-9 confirms that Framingham's Rental Unit Certification Regulation has been in effect since November 1, 2014, for buildings with eight or fewer units, meaning tenants in those properties have been covered by the certification requirements from that date. Because the Board of Health can amend or repeal the regulation through a petition process, tenants and community members have a formal avenue to participate in shaping the regulation's future requirements. Tenants who have questions about the current status of the regulation or any amendments made under § 496-9 may wish to contact the Framingham Board of Health directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for up-to-date information.
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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