Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 410.960 - Correction of Violations by Board of Health; Expenses(A) If a failure to comply with an order requiring that any dwelling or its premises be properly cleaned or repaired results in a condition which endangers or materially impairs the health or well-being of the occupant or the public, the board of health may cause such proper cleaning or repair and charge the responsible person or persons as hereinbefore provided with any and all expenses incurred. Any such charges by the board of health shall not absolve the responsible person or persons from any penalty warranted by the failure to comply with the order.(B) The board of health may also act in an emergency under the provisions of 105 CMR 400.200(B) to clean or repair any dwelling which so fails to comply with the provisions of 105 CMR 410.000 as to endanger or materially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the occupant or the public, and to charge the responsible person or persons with any and all expenses incurred.