The state sanitary code defines what every apartment in Massachusetts must do and be. Unlike the building code, which is usually inspected only at time of permit completion,
the state sanitary code applies in all rentals all the time, and can be inspected at any time. Did you know it changed in half a dozen major ways April 1?
Few units are fully compliant as-is. We’ll review the new code in easy-to-understand detail and help you get a sense of where you may need to make repairs or improvements.
The state sanitary code is your biggest liability in a nonpayment situation, where a renter is being taken to court. They will be
able to counterclaim based on the condition of the apartment. If you anticipate having any kind of conflict resolution process
with a renter, it’s critical that your apartment is fully up to code and your position is one of blamelessness.
“This is my second time participating in the sanitary code session, and I still learned something new that we need to address in our building.” -Beatrice
“Presentation was VERY informative and thorough.” -Carol
Part of this presentation will be given by Doug Quattrochi, Executive Director, MassLandlords, Inc. Doug was a founding member of MassLandlords in 2013. He became the association’s first Executive Director under new bylaws in 2014. Since then, he has scaled the organization from a core of 160 members in Worcester to approximately 2,500 dues paying businesses from Pittsfield to the Cape, and from an all-volunteer team to approximately 20 full and part-time staff plus 50 volunteers. Doug has been instrumental in advancing democratic governance mechanisms, including score voting for policy priorities and a staggered and democratically elected Board of Directors. Doug also oversees the RentHelper…