Newburyport, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII (2026) § 5-252
Article supplementary; definitions; exceptions
Operative Text
This article is intended to be a supplement to M.G.L.A. c. 183A. Each and every provision of M.G.L.A. c. 183A and all future amendments thereto are expressly incorporated herein, including the definition section. In the event that any provision of this article is found to be in conflict with any provision of M.G.L.A. c. 183A, the provision affording greater protection for tenants shall govern. It is intended that there shall be no exemptions to this article other than those provided by M.G.L.A. c. 183A.
Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII § 5-252 establishes that the city's condominium-related tenant protections operate as a supplement to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 183A, the state's condominium statute. All definitions and provisions of that state law—including any future amendments—are automatically incorporated into the local ordinance. Where a conflict arises between the two, whichever provision offers greater protection to tenants controls, and no exemptions beyond those already recognized under M.G.L.A. c. 183A are permitted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII § 5-252, operators and property owners subject to this article must comply with both the local ordinance and M.G.L.A. c. 183A simultaneously. Because the local article incorporates all current and future amendments to state law by reference, compliant operators generally monitor changes to M.G.L.A. c. 183A and update their practices accordingly. When the two bodies of law appear to conflict, the standard that affords tenants greater protection is the one that governs, so operators typically apply the more protective standard in ambiguous situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII § 5-252 is designed so that tenants receive at least the full protections of M.G.L.A. c. 183A, and potentially greater protections where the local ordinance goes further. Because the provision explicitly states that the more tenant-protective rule governs any conflict, tenants may be able to raise a violation of either the local ordinance or the state statute as a basis for a complaint or legal defense. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been affected may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for guidance on 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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