Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 154 § 154-7
Temporary certificate of compliance (Williamstown Rental Property)
Operative Text
[Amended 2-9-2026 ] If after inspection of the dwelling unit or rooming units, the Board determines that a period of time should be granted in which to make repairs necessary for compliance with the regulations to qualify the unit for certification and delay will not produce a condition which may endanger, as defined in 105 CMR 410.000 , the Board may issue a temporary certificate of compliance whose term shall not exceed 45 days.
Under Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 154 § 154-7, when the Board inspects a dwelling or rooming unit and finds that repairs are needed to meet compliance standards, it has the authority to issue a temporary certificate of compliance giving the property up to 45 days to complete those repairs. This option is only available when the Board determines that the delay will not create conditions that endanger occupants as defined under 105 CMR 410.000. The temporary certificate is a bridge measure, not a permanent approval, and it expires at the end of its stated term.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 154 § 154-7, operators whose units do not fully meet compliance standards at the time of inspection may be eligible for a temporary certificate of compliance, provided the Board finds that outstanding repairs do not pose an endangerment risk under 105 CMR 410.000. Compliant operators typically use the temporary certificate period—capped at 45 days—to schedule and complete all required repairs promptly. Keeping clear records of repair timelines and contractor communications is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance efforts during this window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 154 § 154-7 establishes that a temporary certificate of compliance issued to a rental unit is time-limited to no more than 45 days and is only permitted when the Board has determined that the delay does not create an endangerment condition under 105 CMR 410.000. Tenants can ask the Board whether their unit holds a current, valid certificate or only a temporary one, and what repairs are required before full certification can be granted. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can help residents understand what options may be available if repairs are not completed within the temporary certificate period.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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