Marlborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 421 § 421-11
Violations and penalties (Marlborough Lodging Houses and Boardinghouses)
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A. Refusal, neglect or failure to comply with any section of this chapter shall be cause for a fine imposed pursuant to and in conformity with Chapter 315 of the City Code, and/or to the penalties imposed by MGL c. 140 § 22, et seq., as amended, where applicable, and/or such other provisions of law, including but not limited to the state Sanitary Code, Fire Code, and Building Code, ordinances of the City of Marlborough and other regulations and fines applicable to the particular violation. B. The licensee's refusal, neglect or failure to comply with any federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance, including, but not limited to, this chapter and any other ordinance of the City of Marlborough, the state Sanitary Code, Fire Code, and Building Code, and any other local codes and regulations may be cause for denial, suspension or revocation of a license by the Licensing Board, and/or a fine as above.
Section 421-11 of Marlborough's Code of Bylaws establishes that any refusal, neglect, or failure to comply with Chapter 421 can result in monetary fines, which are assessed in accordance with Chapter 315 of the City Code and/or Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 22 et seq. The provision also ties noncompliance to a broader web of applicable codes, including the state Sanitary Code, Fire Code, and Building Code. Additionally, a licensee who fails to comply with any relevant federal, state, or local law or regulation may face denial, suspension, or revocation of their license by the Marlborough Licensing Board.
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Operators subject to Chapter 421 should be aware that § 421-11 creates overlapping penalty exposure: fines can be imposed under multiple legal frameworks simultaneously, including City Code Chapter 315 and MGL c. 140 § 22 et seq. Compliant operators generally maintain adherence not only to Chapter 421 itself but also to the state Sanitary Code, Fire Code, and Building Code, since violations of those codes can independently trigger penalties under this section. License holders face the additional consequence of license denial, suspension, or revocation by the Marlborough Licensing Board if noncompliance is found.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to Marlborough's Chapter 421 should know that § 421-11 gives the City multiple enforcement tools when a landlord or licensee fails to meet applicable standards, including fines and potential license action through the Marlborough Licensing Board. If conditions in a rental unit appear to violate the state Sanitary Code, Fire Code, or Building Code, those violations may independently support enforcement action under this provision. Tenants can explore options such as contacting the City of Marlborough's relevant inspection or licensing departments, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or raising documented violations in appropriate legal proceedings.
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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