-Dave Lenhardt, March 2024
Unlike locally adopted building codes, the sanitary code DOES apply to all rental units regardless of the year they were built. The state sanitary code (AKA 105 CMR 410) was updated in 2023 and includes at least a few things most landlords don’t expect. For instance…
• Do all your closets that could possibly be considered “walk-in” have a light with a switch?
• Did you document your required pre-lease pest inspection?
• If you own a building with 4 or more units, does the main entry door meet all the self-closing requirements?
You can check out the sanitary code HERE.