Property Management
A Massachusetts tenant who discovers that their rental unit lacks hot water, which is required by the State Sanitary Code, may:
AWithhold rent immediately without notice
BNotify the landlord in writing and contact the local Board of Health for an inspection✓ Correct
CMove out without notice
DRepair the issue themselves without informing the landlord
Explanation
When a Massachusetts rental unit violates the State Sanitary Code (such as lacking hot water), the tenant should notify the landlord in writing and may contact the local Board of Health to request an inspection and enforcement.
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