Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 138 § 138-3
Violations and penalties (Great Barrington Rent Control)
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Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished as provided in § 1-5 .
Chapter 138, Section 138-3 of the Great Barrington, Massachusetts Code of Bylaws establishes that any violation of Chapter 138's requirements carries a penalty. Rather than specifying a dollar amount or sanction directly, this section cross-references the town's general penalty provision at § 1-5, which governs how violations throughout the code are punished. The effect is that Chapter 138 violations are treated consistently with other municipal bylaw infractions under that general framework.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 138 should be aware that § 138-3 ties any noncompliance with Chapter 138's requirements to the penalty structure set out in § 1-5 of the Great Barrington Code of Bylaws. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with all Chapter 138 obligations avoid exposure to those sanctions. Reviewing both § 138-3 and the cross-referenced § 1-5 together gives a complete picture of the consequences associated with a violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 138-3, tenants living in Great Barrington have the assurance that violations of Chapter 138 are not without consequence — anyone who breaches the chapter's requirements is subject to punishment as defined by § 1-5 of the town's bylaws. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated Chapter 138 may consider documenting the issue and contacting the appropriate Great Barrington municipal office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint or enforcement paths. Consulting the full text of § 1-5 alongside § 138-3 can help clarify what penalties may apply in 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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