Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 310 § 310-9
Penalties (Westwood Lodging Facilities)
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A. Any violation of § 310-3 through § 310-4 shall be punished by a fine of $100 for the first offense and $300 for any subsequent offense in any calendar year. B. Any violation of § 310-5 through § 310-6 shall be punished by a fine of $300.
Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 310 § 310-9 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the town's rental housing rules. Violations of §§ 310-3 through 310-4 carry a $100 fine for a first offense and $300 for each subsequent offense within the same calendar year. Violations of §§ 310-5 through 310-6 are subject to a flat $300 fine regardless of whether it is a first or repeat offense.
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Property owners and managers subject to Westwood's rental bylaws should be aware that CH. 310 § 310-9 imposes escalating fines for non-compliance with §§ 310-3 and 310-4, starting at $100 for an initial violation and rising to $300 for any repeat violation within a calendar year. Violations of §§ 310-5 and 310-6 carry a fixed $300 penalty per offense. Operators who maintain consistent compliance practices and keep records of their adherence to each applicable section are generally better positioned to avoid these fines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Westwood should know that CH. 310 § 310-9 provides financial consequences for landlords who violate the rental provisions found in §§ 310-3 through 310-6, with fines ranging from $100 to $300 depending on the section violated and whether prior offenses have occurred in the same calendar year. If a tenant believes a landlord has violated one of these sections, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westwood's bylaws. Documenting any potential violations with dates and written records can be a useful step when exploring 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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