Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. IV § 7-66
Notice to tenants given prior to date of this ordinance
Operative Text
In the case of any housing accommodation for which the applicable notice required under City of Somerville Ordinance 1985-9 was given prior to the adoption of this ordinance, the period of notice shall be deemed to have commenced on the date the notice was received by the tenant . Editor's note- Ord. No. 2023-17, adopted July 13, 2023, reorganized §§7-65-7-67. This section 7-66 was previously 7-65.
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. IV § 7-66 addresses a transitional timing question: when a landlord gave the required notice under the earlier 1985-9 ordinance before the current ordinance was adopted, the clock on that notice period is treated as having started on the date the tenant actually received the notice. This rule ensures that the notice period is measured from actual tenant receipt, not from some other administrative date. It applies specifically to notices already given before the new ordinance took effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. IV § 7-66, operators who issued notices under the prior 1985-9 ordinance before the current rules were adopted should understand that the notice period is calculated from the date the tenant received that notice. Compliant operators generally keep records documenting when tenants received such notices, since that receipt date governs the timeline. Maintaining clear documentation of delivery and receipt helps demonstrate compliance with this transitional provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. IV § 7-66 establishes that if a landlord served a notice under the old 1985-9 ordinance before the current ordinance was adopted, the notice period began running from the date you actually received it. This means tenants can look to their actual receipt date — not any earlier administrative or mailing date — when evaluating the timeline of a notice. Tenants who have questions about how this transitional rule applies to a notice they received may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Somerville rent board for general information.
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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