Special to the Journal
In September 2020, the Lynn City Council passed the Rental Inspection Ordinance. The new ordinance would require a yearly registration of all rental units, including condominiums, as well as an inspection of said unit once every five years. This ordinance replaced the previous Apartment Vacancy Program requiring inspections prior to tenancy.
After the passing of the Ordinance, the City explored different means of enforcing the ordinance and after much deliberation decided to outsource this work. The successful respondent to this request for qualifications was SAFEbuilt LLC who began work on this endeavor in May 2021. After operating the program with SAFEbuilt for two years the City has made the decision to hire its own inspectors and bring this ordinance enforcement program in-house. This decision was not made lightly, but after two years of operations it is believed that providing this service through City Hall will make for a smoother and more efficient experience for all involved.
Accordingly, effective September 1, 2023, all registration and inspection requests for the City of Lynn’s Rental Inspection Program will be submitted to the Inspectional Services Department in Room 401 of Lynn City Hall or online at lynnisdportal.com. This online portal will also allow rental unit owners to view their license status, expiration date, and inspection date at their leisure.
If you have questions or seek more information, contact ISD at [email protected] or call 781-586-6820.