Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 63 § 63-5
Applicability (Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction)
Operative Text
This by-law does not apply to any building containing fewer than four housing accommodations.
Lexington's rental housing bylaw, established under CH. 63 § 63-5, sets a threshold for which residential buildings fall within its scope: only buildings with four or more housing accommodations are covered. Any building with fewer than four units is entirely exempt from the bylaw's requirements. This applicability rule determines whether the other provisions of CH. 63 even come into play for a given property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 63 § 63-5, property owners who operate buildings with fewer than four housing accommodations are not subject to the obligations imposed by Lexington's rental housing bylaw. Operators of buildings at or above the four-unit threshold should treat all of CH. 63's requirements as applicable to their properties. Confirming the unit count of a building is a foundational step in determining compliance obligations under this bylaw.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 63 § 63-5 defines which renters may benefit from Lexington's rental housing bylaw protections — specifically, those living in buildings with four or more housing accommodations. Tenants in smaller buildings with fewer than four units do not have access to the protections this bylaw provides. Tenants who are uncertain whether their building meets the threshold may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Town of Lexington for guidance on how the unit count is determined.
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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