Suffolk County municipalities enforce property maintenance under 780 CMR 34 (MA State Building Code, existing structures chapter) and the MA State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410 for housing). Boston Problem Property Ordinance (Β§16-18.1) targets chronically non-compliant properties. Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop have vacant and abandoned property registries requiring annual registration.
Property blight enforcement in Suffolk County relies on multiple authorities. The MA State Building Code (780 CMR 34) regulates existing structures β landlords and owners must maintain structural integrity, weathertight exteriors, and safe conditions. The State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410) sets habitability standards for residential properties covering heating, lead paint, pest control, and structural soundness. Boston Inspectional Services Department enforces through code violation notices with compliance deadlines typically 14-30 days. Boston's Problem Property Ordinance (Boston Code Β§16-18.1) allows the city to designate chronically problematic properties and impose enhanced fines and inspection requirements. Chelsea Code Chapter 9 (Buildings), Revere Β§7.12 (Property Maintenance), and Winthrop Town Bylaw Chapter 9 provide similar authority. Common blight violations: peeling/deteriorated paint, broken windows, overgrown vegetation (grass over 10-12 inches), accumulated debris, non-functioning vehicles, failing roofing, collapsed porches. Vacant property registration: Boston Code Β§9-1.4 requires all vacant residential buildings to be registered with ISD within 60 days of vacancy, annual fee $100-$1,000 (increases with duration). Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop have similar vacant property ordinances under MGL c. 139, Β§1 authority. Municipal abatement: if the owner fails to correct, the city may perform the work (e.g., board up, mow, clean) and file a lien on the property for the cost under MGL c. 111, Β§127B. Receivership petitions under MGL c. 111, Β§127I allow courts to appoint a receiver to rehabilitate severely blighted buildings. Foreclosed properties must be maintained under the mortgagee-of-record rules in the MA Foreclosure Prevention Act (MGL c. 244).
Standard blight: 14-30 day notice, fines $100-$300/day after deadline. Boston Problem Property: up to $1,500/day. Unregistered vacant: $100-$1,000/year. Municipal abatement with lien on property. Chronic cases: receivership.
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