Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37 (2009) § 1
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Operative Text
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PERSON- The owner of any building and the owner’s agent and employees and includes an
individual, partnership, corporation, trust or association.
TENANT – Tenants, lessee, holder of a lease and any licensee or invitee of such tenant, and
includes an individual, partnership, corporation, trust or association.Section 1 of Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the article is applied. The term 'Person' is defined broadly to cover not just individual building owners but also their agents and employees, as well as entities such as partnerships, corporations, trusts, and associations. Similarly, 'Tenant' extends beyond the primary leaseholder to include lessees, license holders, and even guests or invitees of those tenants, across the same range of individual and organizational forms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1 of Milford Gen. Bylaws art. 37, the obligations and responsibilities set out in the article apply not only to a building's direct owner but also to anyone acting as the owner's agent or employee. Property managers and management companies operating in Milford should be aware that they fall within the article's definition of 'Person' and may therefore be subject to its requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that all staff and agents acting on their behalf understand and follow the article's rules accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1 of Milford Gen. Bylaws art. 37 defines 'Tenant' broadly, meaning that protections and obligations under the article can extend to lessees, license holders, and even guests or invitees of a primary tenant. This expansive definition may be relevant when determining who is covered by the article's provisions in a given occupancy situation. Tenants seeking to understand how this definition affects their rights under the article may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of art. 37.
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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