City Violations Resulting From Tenant Behavior (Massachusetts)

[Alex T.]

My rental property is located in a city with strict rules about trash pickup (Chelsea, MA). Trash needs to be in bins with lids closed or in orange trash bags purchased from the city. Residents are not allowed to just put a microwave on a sidewalk. Likewise, no trash is allowed until 24 hours prior to pickup.

In the past, tenants have violated this law, resulting in fines for previous landlord. They are aware of this law, however. Given that Massachusetts is a very tenant-friendly state, what are my options? Can I pass the fine on to the tenant if I can document that it resulted from their wrong-doing? Can I evict the tenant for repeated violations? How have other investors in Boston handled this?

Thanks