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Quincy, MA Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Enforcer
Director of Inspectional Services
Civil fine
$200 per violation per day
Notice window
7 to 60 days to correct
Escalation
Superior Court injunction
Applies to
Commercial and residential property

Summary

Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) defines blighted, deteriorated, or hazard-creating property as an unlawful public nuisance and directs the Director of Inspectional Services to order abatement or face escalating civil fines.

The presence of any one or more of the following conditions on property constitutes property blight: Any condition that is detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare. Any condition that constitutes a public nuisance as defined herein. Any condition of deterioration or disrepair that creates a substantial adverse impact on neighboring properties.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Quincy's Property Maintenance ordinance defines property blight as any condition detrimental to public health, safety or welfare, any condition that is a public nuisance, or any deterioration causing substantial adverse impact on neighboring properties. Chapter 244 spells out disqualifying conditions in detail: broken or defaced buildings, missing or broken windows and doors, unsecured vacant structures inviting trespassers, and hazardous accumulations. The Director of Inspectional Services, Health Commissioner, or Fire or Police Chief enforces the article, orders written abatement, and may seek a noncriminal fine of $200 per violation per day or a Superior Court injunction for continuing violations.

Violations & Fines

Maintaining a blighted property risks a written abatement order, a noncriminal fine of $200 per day per violation, and possible Superior Court injunction if the condition isn't corrected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as property blight in Quincy?
Under § 244-2, any condition detrimental to public health or safety, any public nuisance, or deterioration causing substantial adverse impact on neighboring properties: detailed further in § 244-3's list of disqualifying conditions.
What happens if I don't fix a cited nuisance?
The City can escalate to a noncriminal fine of $200 per violation per day and, per § 244-4, seek a Superior Court injunction ordering the violation stopped.

Sources & Official References

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