Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
Effective Jun 23, 2023Mass. Register #1498MGL c. 111, § 3 MGL c. 111, § 127ADepartment of Public Health
(A) The occupant shall ensure proper installation in compliance with accepted standards and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions and other defects, all occupant owned and installed equipment including, but not limited to:
- (1) Dishwashers;
- (2) Clothes washing machines and dryers;
- (3) Garbage grinders;
- (4) Air conditioners;
- (5) Microwave ovens;
- (6) Range ventilation hoods;
- (7) Electrical light fixtures;
- (8) Conventional cooktop and oven, if required to provide under written rental agreement; and
- (9) Refrigerator with freezer, if required to provide under written rental agreement.
(B) Every occupant of a dwelling or rooming unit shall keep all facilities and appliances for which they have exclusive access in a sanitary condition and exercise reasonable care in their proper use and operation. Facilities and appliances include, but are not limited to:
- (1) Sinks;
- (2) Bathtubs and/or showers;
- (3) Toilets;
- (4) Conventional cooktop and oven;
- (5) Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms;
- (6) Refrigerator with freezer;
- (7) Dishwashers;
- (8) Microwave Ovens;
- (9) Range ventilation hoods;
- (10) Garbage grinders; and
- (11) Air conditioners.