Marlborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 421 § 421-7
City inspections; fees (Marlborough Lodging Houses and Boardinghouses)
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A. City inspections of licensed lodging houses shall be made on an annual basis by authorized inspectional departments to determine compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and codes, and upon request pursuant to MGL c. 140, § 25 , as amended. The fee for said annual inspections shall be $250. B. Annual inspections shall be made on weekdays during normal City business hours. In addition, inspections may be made at other times (including but not limited to evenings and weekends) to investigate complaints or noncompliance issues. Inspections may include all areas occupied, used or controlled by the licensee and within the structure containing the licensed premises, including rented and unrented units and other occupied and nonoccupied space. C. Inspections shall be conducted in conformity with applicable federal, state and local law. Facilities requiring reinspection are subject to a fee of $50 per reinspection. D. City officials shall, pursuant to an inspection under this chapter or any other regulation or law, refer all violations of this chapter and any other ordinance, regulation or law, whether federal, state, or local, which said officials are authorized to enforce, to the Licensing Board. All referrals to the Licensing Board shall also be mailed by first class mail to the licensee and to the licensee's agent, if any.
Under Marlborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 421 § 421-7, licensed lodging houses in the city are subject to annual inspections by authorized city departments to verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes, with a standard fee of $250 per annual inspection. Inspections typically occur on weekdays during normal business hours, though additional inspections can be conducted at other times to address complaints or noncompliance. Facilities that require a follow-up reinspection are charged an additional $50 per reinspection, and any violations discovered may be referred to the Licensing Board with notice sent to the licensee and their agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of licensed lodging houses subject to CH. 421 § 421-7 generally maintain their properties in continuous compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes so that annual inspections—conducted during normal weekday business hours—proceed without issue. A compliant operator budgets for the $250 annual inspection fee and understands that inspectors may access all areas of the licensed premises, including both rented and unrented units. Operators also keep current contact information on file for themselves and any designated agent, since violation referrals to the Licensing Board under § 421-7 are mailed to both parties by first-class mail.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in licensed lodging houses in Marlborough should be aware that CH. 421 § 421-7 requires annual city inspections of these properties to verify compliance with health, safety, and housing codes. If conditions in a lodging house appear to fall short of applicable standards, the inspection framework under this provision allows complaints to trigger additional inspections beyond the scheduled annual visit. Tenants who believe their lodging house is out of compliance may consider contacting the relevant city inspectional departments or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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