Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 144 § 144-8
Public hearings (Lexington Condominium Conversion Board)
Operative Text
A. Scope. All Board decisions as to conversion and eviction licenses shall be preceded by a public hearing held pursuant to the requirements of this section. B. Hearings. The Board, or any hearing officer the Board may appoint, shall conduct the hearing in as informal and open a manner as possible while ensuring that all parties entitled to receive notice have an opportunity to present their positions and to contest the issues. Neither the Board nor any hearing officer it might appoint shall have any interest in or relationship to the housing accommodation or parties involved. C. Notice of hearing. The Board shall notify the parties of the time, date, and place of the public hearing pursuant to § 144-4 or 144-5 . D. Counsel. Any party may appear on his or her behalf or has the right to be accompanied, represented, and advised by any person authorized by that party. E. Evidence. Rules of evidence observed by courts of law need not apply in the hearing. Evidence may be admitted and given probative effect only if it is the kind of evidence on which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. Unduly repetitious, irrelevant, incomprehensible or illegible evidence may be excluded. The Board or any hearing officer it might appoint may conduct investigations and question such parties as it shall deem necessary. F. Records. The Board or any hearing officer it may appoint shall maintain brief written records of the hearing proceedings and any Board decisions or actions. Such records shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours. G. Decisions. The Board or hearing officer shall issue a written decision with supporting reasons pursuant to § 144-4 for conversion licenses and to § 144-5 for eviction licenses.
Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 144 § 144-8 establishes the procedural framework that the Lexington Board must follow before issuing or denying conversion and eviction licenses. Every such decision must be preceded by a public hearing that is open to all entitled parties, conducted informally but fairly, and concluded with a written decision explaining the Board's reasoning. Hearing records are kept on file and are available for public inspection during normal business hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 144 § 144-8, property owners seeking a conversion or eviction license in Lexington should expect to participate in a public hearing before any Board decision is made. A compliant operator generally responds promptly to hearing notices issued under §§ 144-4 or 144-5, prepares relevant evidence, and may bring a representative or counsel of their choosing. Written decisions with supporting reasons are issued after the hearing, providing a documented basis for any outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 144 § 144-8 gives tenants the right to appear at public hearings held before the Board rules on conversion or eviction licenses, and to present evidence and contest the issues raised. Tenants may bring a representative, advocate, or any person they authorize to accompany and advise them at the hearing. Those who receive a hearing notice under §§ 144-4 or 144-5 and wish to understand their options may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing the Board's publicly available hearing records.
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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