Statutes and regulations

Rental assistance program; relocation of residents; leased housing units

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 43A · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVII › Chapter 121B › Section 43A

inconsistent with the standard required for dwelling units leased by a local housing authority under any federal or state rent subsidy program and if that unit does not meet reasonable standards of human habitation … inconsistent with the standard required for dwelling units leased by a local housing authority under any federal or state rent subsidy program and if that unit does not meet reasonable standards of human habitation

Dwellings unfit for human habitation; order to vacate or to abate nuisance; removal of occupants; demolition expense, lien; inspection reports; code violations; notices; enforcement proceedings, jurisdiction; appeal

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 127B · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVI › Chapter 111 › Section 127B

Premises closed up under the provisions of this section shall not be occupied as a human habitation without written permission of the board of health. … Premises closed up under the provisions of this section shall not be occupied as a human habitation without written permission of the board of health.

Petition for violation of sanitary code; requisites

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 127C · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVI › Chapter 111 › Section 127C

If the condition of any building or any part thereof used for residential purposes is in violation of the standards of fitness for human habitation established under the state sanitary code, as provided … If the condition of any building or any part thereof used for residential purposes is in violation of the standards of fitness for human habitation established under the state sanitary code, as provided

Advisory function; duties

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 182 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title II › Chapter 6 › Section 182

plans and the proposed budgets of the various state departments insofar as said plans and budget relate to or have an effect on any nutrition or nutritionally related matters or programs, the eating habits … plans and the proposed budgets of the various state departments insofar as said plans and budget relate to or have an effect on any nutrition or nutritionally related matters or programs, the eating habits

Real property; mortgages; classifications

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, sec. 2A · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title IX › Chapter 59 › Section 2A

Such property includes accessory land, buildings or improvements incidental to such habitation and used exclusively by the residents of the property or their guests. … Such property includes accessory land, buildings or improvements incidental to such habitation and used exclusively by the residents of the property or their guests.

Certificates, licenses and permits; issuance, suspension and revocation; administrative or civil penalty

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 10 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XIX › Chapter 132B › Section 10

basin applicator or licensed applicator; provided, however, that the department shall require that all persons who are applicators of pesticides in public and private places used for human occupation and habitation … person who has not been issued either a temporary or permanent certification, license or permit from the department or who uses a pesticide in a public or private place used for human occupation and habitation

Residential buildings or structures; installation of smoke detectors

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 26E · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XX › Chapter 148 › Section 26E

Owners of such buildings or structures shall install either an approved monitored battery powered smoke detector or an approved primary power smoke detector on each level of habitation and on the basement … Owners of such buildings or structures shall install either an approved monitored battery powered smoke detector or an approved primary power smoke detector on each level of habitation and on the basement

Educational program; services

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18, sec. 2B · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title II › Chapter 18 › Section 2B

Any financial education program included on the recommended program list shall, at a minimum, provide guidance on: (i) tracking daily spending habits; (ii) preparing a monthly budget; (iii) identifying … Any financial education program included on the recommended program list shall, at a minimum, provide guidance on: (i) tracking daily spending habits; (ii) preparing a monthly budget; (iii) identifying

Regulations for the implementation, administration and enforcement of chapter

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23K, sec. 5 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title II › Chapter 23K › Section 5

licensure shall follow and complete before consideration by the commission; (2) prescribe the information to be furnished by an applicant or licensee concerning an applicant or licensee's antecedents, habits … licensure shall follow and complete before consideration by the commission; (2) prescribe the information to be furnished by an applicant or licensee concerning an applicant or licensee's antecedents, habits

Resident rights

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 9 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title II › Chapter 19D › Section 9

(a) Every resident of an assisted living residence shall have the right to: (1) Live in a decent, safe, and habitable residential living environment. (2) Be treated with consideration and respect and with … (a) Every resident of an assisted living residence shall have the right to: (1) Live in a decent, safe, and habitable residential living environment.

Necessity of private detective license; exceptions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 23 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XX › Chapter 147 › Section 23

Investigations as to the personal habits and financial responsibility of applicants for insurance or indemnity bonds, provided, such investigations do not include other activities described in section … Investigations as to the personal habits and financial responsibility of applicants for insurance or indemnity bonds, provided, such investigations do not include other activities described in section

Concurrent jurisdiction; powers of superior court department; enforcement authority

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185C, sec. 3 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part II › Title I › Chapter 185C › Section 3

special law, ordinance, by-law, rule or regulation as is concerned directly or indirectly with the health, safety, or welfare, of any occupant of any place used, or intended for use, as a place of human habitation … special law, ordinance, by-law, rule or regulation as is concerned directly or indirectly with the health, safety, or welfare, of any occupant of any place used, or intended for use, as a place of human habitation

Parole permits issued for remainder of sentence reduced by good conduct deductions; terms and conditions of parole; information to be provided to parole board

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 130B · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVIII › Chapter 127 › Section 130B

the following meanings:— ''Parole plan'', a plan, approved by the parole board, that includes the general and special conditions of parole and requirements for: (i) a parolee's physical address and co-habitants … the following meanings:— ''Parole plan'', a plan, approved by the parole board, that includes the general and special conditions of parole and requirements for: (i) a parolee's physical address and co-habitants

Purpose of Secs. 44 to 57 relating to procurement and quality of design services; definitions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 7C, sec. 44 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title II › Chapter 7C › Section 44

than its own weight, but may support loads attached to it, such as cabinetry, shelving or grab bars, and does not extend further than from the floor of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation … venture or other entity engaged in the preparation of architectural facility programs or studies. and does not extend further than from the floor of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation

Definitions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 1 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XIV › Chapter 90 › Section 1

used for human habitation or camping purposes. … used for human habitation or camping purposes.

Powers of director

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 130, sec. 17 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XIX › Chapter 130 › Section 17

the sea, within the coastal waters, and the necessary land thereto adjoining, for the propagation and distribution of fish frequenting the coastal waters and for the scientific investigation of their habits … the sea, within the coastal waters, and the necessary land thereto adjoining, for the propagation and distribution of fish frequenting the coastal waters and for the scientific investigation of their habits

Definitions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121A, sec. 1 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVII › Chapter 121A › Section 1

an area which is detrimental to safety, health, morals, welfare or sound growth of a community because of the existence of buildings which are out of repair, physically deteriorated, unfit for human habitation … an area which is detrimental to safety, health, morals, welfare or sound growth of a community because of the existence of buildings which are out of repair, physically deteriorated, unfit for human habitation

Definitions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93K, sec. 1 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XV › Chapter 93K › Section 1

and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads and highways, but excluding: (i) a vehicle that may be operated only on a rail line; (ii) a recreational vehicle or auto home equipped for habitation … and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads and highways, but excluding: (i) a vehicle that may be operated only on a rail line; (ii) a recreational vehicle or auto home equipped for habitation

Contracts to rent, lease or provide financial assistance to housing units by housing authorities

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 43 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVII › Chapter 121B › Section 43

authority thereunder upon the certification by the housing authority that such dwelling unit or said other housing units are in compliance with the provisions of the minimum standards of fitness for human habitation … authority thereunder upon the certification by the housing authority that such dwelling unit or said other housing units are in compliance with the provisions of the minimum standards of fitness for human habitation

Maintenance and operation of project; rentals; tenant selection; eligibility for continued occupancy; hearings; waiver

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 32 · Massachusetts · Statutes

Part I › Title XVII › Chapter 121B › Section 32

(c) The applicant or a household member has displayed living habits or poor housekeeping at a prior residence, and such living habits or poor housekeeping, if repeated by a tenant in public housing, would … (c) The applicant or a household member has displayed living habits or poor housekeeping at a prior residence, and such living habits or poor housekeeping, if repeated by a tenant in public housing, would