It is potentially a crime for a landlord not to be in compliance with bulding code: 780 CMR 118.4 Violation penalties: Whoever violates any provision of 780 CMR, except any specialized code referenced herein, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both for each such violation. Each day during which a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. The building official shall not begin criminal prosecution for such violations until the lapse of 30 days after the issuance of the written notice of violation.

So then why isn’t it a crime for a LL not to tell a potential tenant that the building is not up to code if they have been more than 30 days out of code? That my friend will be the subject of proposed legislation to Governor Patrick tonight or tomorrow.

It is potentially a crime for a landlord not to be in compliance with bulding code: 780 CMR 118.4 Violation penalties: Whoever violates any provision of 780 CMR, except any specialized code referenced herein, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both for each such violation. Each day during which a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. The building official shall not begin criminal prosecution for such violations until the lapse of 30 days after the issuance of the written notice of violation.

So then why isn’t it a crime for a LL not to tell a potential tenant that the building is not up to code if they have been more than 30 days out of code? That my friend will be the subject of proposed legislation to Governor Patrick tonight or tomorrow.