Woburn, Mass., Municipal Code ch. 5 pt. X (2025) § 5-63
Access to be given to City officials
Operative Text
The keepers of every public lodging house or lodging unit shall at all times, when so
required by the inspector of buildings, the health department, the fire department,
the police department, or wire inspector, give him free access to said house or any
part thereof.(Prior Ch.20 sec. 7).Under Woburn Municipal Code ch. 5 pt. X § 5-63, operators of public lodging houses and lodging units are required to allow certain city officials — specifically the inspector of buildings, the health department, the fire department, the police department, and the wire inspector — unrestricted access to the premises whenever those officials request it. The rule applies to the entire property, including any individual part of the building. There is no provision for advance notice or scheduling; the obligation to provide access arises at the time of the official's request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of public lodging houses and lodging units in Woburn should be aware that § 5-63 of the Municipal Code requires them to grant free and immediate access to authorized city officials — including building inspectors, health and fire department personnel, police, and wire inspectors — upon request. Compliant operators generally ensure that staff and management understand this obligation and that no part of the premises is made inaccessible when an authorized official arrives. Maintaining clear internal procedures for responding to official inspection requests is consistent with the access requirements established under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in public lodging houses or lodging units covered by Woburn Municipal Code § 5-63 should be aware that city officials such as building inspectors, health and fire department personnel, police, and wire inspectors have the legal authority to access the premises at any time upon request to the keeper. This provision governs the keeper's obligations, not the tenant's, but understanding it can be relevant if questions arise about inspections or conditions in the building. Tenants who have concerns about how inspections are being conducted or about underlying housing conditions may wish to contact the relevant Woburn city department or a local tenant-rights organization 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.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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