Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 410.000 - Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II
Section 410.500 - Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.410
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including:
(1) Protected from wind, rain and snow, and
are watertight, free from excess moisture or the appearance of mold, and pest
resistant; and
(2) Free from holes,
cracks, loose plaster, or defects that render the area difficult to keep clean,
create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for
pests.
(B) In the event of leaks and flooding, the owner shall ensure all surfaces have been dried within 48 hours from the time they are notified or the end of the event, whichever is sooner.
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