266 CMR, § 6.07

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 6.07 - Required Distribution of Energy Audit Documents
(1)Purpose and Scope. The purpose of 266 CMR 6.08 is to promote the informed use of energy audits by providing a document, outlining the procedures and benefits of a home energy audit, to buyers of residential dwellings at or before the time of closing.
(2)Requirement. Home Inspectors shall provide a document outlining the procedures and benefits of a home energy audit to all Clients purchasing a single family residential dwelling, a multiple family residential dwelling with less than five dwelling units, or a condominium unit in a structure with less than five dwelling units.
(3)Distribution of Document Availability, Timing, and Format. The Board shall make a copy of the document to be distributed available on its website. The document must be provided to the buyer of the real estate at or before closing.
(4)Prohibition of Additional Fees. No additional fees shall be imposed upon or collected from the buyer or seller of the real estate in connection with the provision of such document.

266 CMR, § 6.07

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1355, eff. 12/29/2017.