Tenant Call Board of Health - Mass

[Chan K.]

Hi All,

I need some opinions!

Case:

I gave a 30 days notice to a tenant to vacant the premise. A few weeks later they called the board of health on me.

I review the items from board of health, and they are very ridiculous.

Example, stain on the ceiling (need repair), the toilet seat is old and not smooth (need repair), tenant has no access to the basement, I don't post my contact information in the building ... etc.

What is your opinion on this matter if you have encountered it in the past? Any recommendation .... 

[John Thedford]

I had a tenant play that game. Not once but 3 times. Because my lease states they are responsible for any code violations we terminated their lease. They were a real PITA but the Dept of Health was very understanding. We got the guy out, he forfeited his 2K deposit, and I also got a judgement against him over $4600. Not the best solution but the new tenants have been wonderful and no issues. Sounds like your Board of Health is a little extreme. Remedy what you have to now and get your problem tenant gone. Make sure they don't move to Florida please.