Cal. Civ. Code § 410.660
Reinspections
Operative Text
(A) A reinspection to determine compliance with an existing order shall be conducted within:
(1) 24 hours after the date for compliance of violations specified in 105 CMR 410.640(A);
or
(2) Seven calendar days after the date for compliance of violations specified in 105 CMR
410.640(B).
(B) New violations identified during the conduct of the reinspection to determine compliance
with an existing order shall be addressed in a new order to correct violations.
(C) The inspector shall identify, in writing, all violations corrected and those that remain
uncorrected at the time of the reinspection. A verbal or written summary of the conditions noted
during the reinspection shall be given to the occupant or the occupant's representative at the
conclusion of the reinspection. A written summary shall be provided at the time of the
reinspection if requested by the occupant or the occupant's representative.Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.660, once a compliance deadline has passed on an existing housing-code order, inspectors are required to return and check whether violations have been corrected — within 24 hours for the most urgent violations or within seven calendar days for others. If new violations are discovered during that follow-up visit, they must be addressed through a separate, new correction order rather than folded into the original. The inspector must document in writing which violations were fixed and which remain open, and must share at least a verbal summary of findings with the occupant or their representative at the end of the visit, with a written summary available on request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a housing-code correction order in Massachusetts should be aware that 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.660 mandates a follow-up inspection shortly after each compliance deadline — as soon as 24 hours for the most serious violations. Compliant operators typically ensure that all required repairs are completed before the deadline, document the work performed, and are prepared to have a representative present during the reinspection to receive the inspector's summary. Any new deficiencies identified at reinspection will trigger a separate correction order, so ongoing property maintenance practices help minimize the risk of additional orders.
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. § 410.660, tenants have a right to receive at least a verbal summary from the inspector at the conclusion of any reinspection, and may request a written summary of which violations were corrected and which remain open. If violations remain uncorrected after a reinspection, that documented record can be relevant when pursuing further remedies through local housing authorities or rent boards. Tenants who believe reinspections are not being conducted on schedule or that summaries are being withheld may consider contacting their local board of health or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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