Public Health Rules in Lawrence, MA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Lawrence, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Lawrence's Housing Code makes tenants responsible for keeping their own unit free of insects and rodents and owners responsible for common areas, the whole premises, and rodent-proof construction. Municipal Code 15.12.210 and 15.12.190 require extermination and structural rodent-proofing, enforced by the board of health.
Lawrence Insect and Rodent Control Rules
Some RestrictionsLawrence Municipal Code § 15.12.210 (see also § 15.12.190)
15.12.210 - Insect and rodent control. A.The occupant of each dwelling unit shall maintain the unit free from insects and rodents, and shall be responsible for exterminating them. B.The owner of a dwelling shall maintain, free from all insects and rodents, all hallways, passageways and stairways used or intended for use by the occupants of more than one dwelling unit or rooming unit, and the pr...