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Special AnnouncementsAct Authorizing Water Submetering in Residential Tenancies Effective March 16th, 2005. Submetering: use of a meter by a landlord who receives water from a water company, which meter measures water supplied to a dwelling unit to enable the landlord to charge the tenant of the dwelling unit separately for water usage, or which meter measures water supplied to a common area. Landlords are allowed to install “submeters” to measure how much water your unit uses, and they can then charge tenants for that water. They can only charge tenants for water “supplied for the exclusive use of the particular dwelling unit and only to an area within the exclusive possession and control of the tenant of such dwelling unit.” The landlord pays for the installation of submeters, not tenants. Also, in order to submeter the water, landlords are required to install water-conservation devices for all faucets, showerheads, and “water closets” (and they pay for that installation, too). The landlord can only charge for the water if it is specified in the rental agreement. He or she cannot shut off tenants' water if they fail to pay their water bill. If tenants have a leak, the landlord must determine how much water was measured on the submeter as a result of the leak, between the date he or she was notified and the date the leak was repaired, and reduce the bill (or give a rebate). For more information on this law, go to http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw04/sl040417.htm. Campus Fire Safety Information This page addresses the issue of fires on- and off-campus, providing statistics on their causes, types, and fatalities. There is also a brief section on legislative action that has been taken to increase campus fire safety. Information compiled by Campus Firewatch. This section will address the landlord's responsibility concerning Carbon Monoxide Alarms as well as the general regulation surrounding Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Effective March 31, 2006, every Residential Structure that presently or in the future contains Fossil Fuel Burning Equipment or has enclosed parking shall be equipped, by the owner, landlord or superintendent with working and Listed Carbon Monoxide Alarm Protection. Lead Paint and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Lead poisoning is a disease caused by lead in the body that is especially dangerous for young children. It can cause permanent damage to the brain, kidneys and nervous system. Even low levels can slow a child’s development and cause learning and behavioral problems. Involves occupancy limitations; how many unrelated persons can live together in a household? |
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