Cal. Civ. Code § 410.001
Purpose
Operative Text
The purposes of 105 CMR 410.000 are to:
(A) Establish minimum standards for housing to protect the health, safety, and well-being of
occupants and the general public;
(B) Provide enforcement procedures for boards of health to ensure compliance with 105 CMR
410.000; and
(C) Facilitate the use of legal remedies available to occupants of substandard housing.Section 410.001 of 105 CMR 410.000 sets out the overarching goals of Massachusetts's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, commonly called the State Sanitary Code. The regulation exists to establish baseline health and safety requirements for residential housing, create enforcement mechanisms for local boards of health, and make it easier for occupants to access legal remedies when housing falls below those standards. It functions as the foundational statement of purpose for the detailed rules that follow throughout 105 CMR 410.000.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Massachusetts are subject to the minimum housing standards established under 105 CMR 410.000 § 410.001, which empowers local boards of health to inspect and enforce compliance. Operators who maintain their properties in accordance with the State Sanitary Code's requirements generally avoid enforcement actions initiated by those boards. Understanding that § 410.001 explicitly anticipates legal remedies for occupants underscores why proactive maintenance and documentation practices are central to compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 105 CMR 410.000 § 410.001, Massachusetts law is designed in part to facilitate access to legal remedies for occupants living in substandard housing. Tenants who believe their home falls below the minimum standards set out in 105 CMR 410.000 may consider filing a complaint with their local board of health, which is specifically authorized by this provision to enforce the code. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can help occupants understand the range of options available, including how a code violation may be raised in housing court proceedings.
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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