Cal. Civ. Code § 410.440
Temporary Housing
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(A) No person may allow temporary housing to be occupied without the written permission of
the board of health.
(B) All temporary housing shall be subject to the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000, except
as the board of health may otherwise provide in its written permission.Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.440, temporary housing units cannot be occupied unless the local board of health has granted written permission in advance. Once that permission is granted, the temporary housing remains subject to the full minimum standards of 105 CMR 410.000, unless the board of health explicitly carves out exceptions in its written authorization. This provision ensures that even short-term or emergency housing arrangements meet baseline health and safety requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who operate or make available any temporary housing must secure written approval from the local board of health before allowing occupancy, as required by 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.440. Compliant operators typically obtain this written permission before any residents move in and retain documentation of the board's authorization. They also ensure that all applicable standards under 105 CMR 410.000 are met unless the board's written permission specifically provides otherwise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.440, temporary housing you occupy should have received prior written approval from the local board of health, and it must generally meet the same health and safety standards as other residential housing under 105 CMR 410.000. If you believe your temporary housing lacks proper board of health authorization or fails to meet required standards, you may consider contacting your local board of health to inquire about the property's status. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can also help you understand what options may be available when temporary housing does not appear to comply with this provision.
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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