Westfield, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V (2025) § 6-87
Exceptions to article provisions
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This article shall not apply to licensed hotels, motels, nursing homes or to those agencies of the commonwealth or its subdivisions which have been commissioned or specially licensed to perform charitable services or institutional services for the general health and welfare of its citizens.
Section 6-87 of Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V carves out certain categories of properties and operators from the requirements of the article entirely. Specifically, licensed hotels, motels, and nursing homes are excluded, as are state agencies or their subdivisions that are authorized to provide charitable or institutional services for public health and welfare. Any obligations, restrictions, or protections established elsewhere in Article V do not extend to these exempt categories.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of licensed hotels, motels, or nursing homes in Westfield should be aware that under § 6-87, the rental regulations in Article V do not govern their properties. Similarly, commonwealth agencies or subdivisions performing charitable or institutional public-welfare services fall outside the article's reach. Compliant operators in these categories generally document their licensed or commissioned status to demonstrate that the article's provisions do not apply to their operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-87, tenants residing in hotels, motels, nursing homes, or facilities operated by state-commissioned charitable or institutional agencies may find that the protections offered by Article V do not apply to their housing situation. Individuals in these settings who have questions about what rights and remedies remain available to them may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information. Understanding whether a specific property qualifies for this exemption can be an important first step in assessing which local or state-level protections, if any, may still be relevant.
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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