Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37 (2009) § 3
Number of Persons Restricted
Operative Text
No tenant shall lease, rent, or occupy any building or any portion of a building subject to the provisions of this chapter if, at the time of such lease, rental or occupancy, the number of persons occupying such building or portion of a building exceeds the number of persons authorized to occupy such building or portion of a building by a certificate of registration, if issued and posted, the number of persons that may be lawfully accommodated as determined by the Board of Health under the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code.
Article 37 of Milford's General Bylaws restricts the number of people who may occupy a building or portion of a building covered by this chapter. The allowable occupancy is set either by a posted certificate of registration or, where applicable, by the maximum number of persons the Board of Health determines can be lawfully accommodated under the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. Any lease, rental, or occupancy arrangement that would push the number of occupants above that authorized limit is prohibited under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Milford Gen. Bylaws art. 37, compliant operators generally ensure that any certificate of registration is properly issued and visibly posted, and that the number of occupants in each unit or building never exceeds the figure stated on that certificate or determined by the Board of Health. Keeping accurate records of the number of residents in each unit and reviewing those figures when new tenants are added helps demonstrate ongoing compliance. When no certificate has been issued, the applicable benchmark is the lawful capacity established under the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Article 37 of Milford's General Bylaws establishes that tenants have a right to occupy housing only up to the number of persons authorized by a posted certificate of registration or the Board of Health's determination under the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. If a landlord is pressuring more people into a unit than the authorized limit allows, or conversely using occupancy limits in a way that may conflict with fair housing protections, tenants can raise the relevant provisions of art. 37 as context when contacting the Milford Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization. Reviewing any posted certificate of registration in the unit is a practical starting point for understanding what occupancy level has been officially authorized.
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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