Winthrop, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 (2023) § 8.40.060
Denial of certificate; correction of violations.
Operative Text
A. Following the inspection of a Rental Unit, the Inspector shall deny a Certificate of Registration when violations of the State Sanitary Code or other applicable health or safety code are observed. B. If the Inspector issues a denial of the Certificate of Inspection, the Inspector shall issue a written order citing each violation of the State Sanitary Code or other applicable health or safety code violation observed in the Rental Unit during the inspection which must be corrected before a Certificate of Registration may issue. C. It shall be the responsibility of any Owner receiving such order to notify the Board and/or Inspector when such violations have been corrected and to request a re-inspection to verify that the violation(s) have been remediated. D. No Certificate of Registration shall be issued and the Rental Unit may not be occupied in any manner until each violation cited by the Inspector is corrected.
Under Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.060, a rental unit that fails an inspection due to State Sanitary Code or other applicable health or safety code violations cannot receive a Certificate of Registration. The inspector must issue a written order listing every observed violation that must be corrected before the certificate can be granted. Until all cited violations are remediated and verified through a re-inspection, the unit is prohibited from being occupied in any manner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.060 places the burden of correction squarely on the property owner. Compliant operators typically address each violation itemized in the inspector's written denial order, then proactively notify the Board and/or Inspector that corrections have been made and formally request a re-inspection. Renting or allowing occupancy of the unit before a Certificate of Registration is issued following a successful re-inspection is not permitted under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.060 establishes that a rental unit with unresolved health or safety code violations cannot lawfully be occupied — meaning tenants have a basis to question the legal status of any unit that has not received a Certificate of Registration. If a tenant believes a unit is being rented without a valid certificate or with outstanding violations, general enforcement paths include contacting the local Board or Inspector's office to inquire about the unit's inspection status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Winthrop's rental registration process can help explain what options may be available in a given situation.
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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