Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37 (2009) § 4
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There shall be a fee of Fifty ($50) Dollars to procure a Certificate of Registration for each unit which shall be valid for one year of the date of issue. Thereafter the Certificate of Registration shall annually be renewed at a fee of fifteen ($15) per year. Failure to obtain and pay for an initial Certificate of Registration within thirty (30) days of notice from the Board of Health of the obligation to obtain such a certificate for a unit, or failure to renew within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of a certificate for a unit, shall require the payment of an additional Fifty ($50) Dollars per unit as a late fee.
Under Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37, § 4, rental units must be registered with the town through a Certificate of Registration, which costs $50 for the initial issuance and $15 for each annual renewal. If a landlord fails to obtain the initial certificate within 30 days of receiving notice from the Board of Health, or fails to renew within 30 days of a certificate's expiration, an additional $50 late fee per unit is assessed. The certificate is valid for one year from the date it is issued.
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Compliant operators under Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37, § 4 typically pay the $50 initial registration fee promptly upon receiving notice from the Board of Health and track each unit's annual renewal date to submit the $15 renewal fee before expiration. Allowing a certificate to lapse beyond the 30-day grace period triggers an additional $50 late fee per unit, so maintaining a calendar reminder for each unit's renewal deadline is a common practice. Keeping copies of issued certificates on file helps demonstrate compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37, § 4 establishes a registration system for rental units, which means tenants can inquire with the Milford Board of Health to confirm whether their unit holds a valid Certificate of Registration. If a unit is found to be unregistered, that fact may be relevant in housing-related proceedings or complaints filed with the Board of Health. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Milford's bylaws can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with the registration requirement.
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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