Lowell requires rental housing to be registered and periodically inspected through the city's Development Services Department to ensure code compliance.
The City of Lowell administers a rental registration and inspection program under its housing code authority and the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410). Owners of rental dwelling units must register their properties with Development Services, pay the applicable annual fee, identify a local agent for service of process if the owner resides out of state (MGL c.186 s.15B), and permit routine inspections. Units must meet minimum standards for heat, hot water, egress, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and sanitary conditions. Failure to register or correct violations can result in tickets, orders to vacate, or withholding of rent through state receivership procedures.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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