(3) A follow-up inspection shall be conducted within five days of the expiration of the compliance deadline established by Inspectional Services. If the follow-up inspection reveals that the violation remains outstanding, that failure to correct shall constitute a second offense punishable by an additional fine of up to $300, or up to the maximum fine allowed by law, if that amount is higher than $300. After the expiration of the compliance deadline established by Inspectional Services, each subsequent day’s failure to correct the violations shall be considered a separate offense punishable by up to $300 or up to the maximum fine allowed by law.
(D) Inspection checklist available to the public. Inspectional Services shall develop and make available the inspection checklist that may be used to verify that a rental unit meets the requirements of this Section prior to delivery to new tenants.
(E) Exemptions. Housing units owned or operated by federal, commonwealth or city Agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section.
(F) Penalties.
(1) The provisions of this Section may be enforced in accordance with the non-criminal disposition process of M.G.L. Channel 40, Section 21D; provided that this Section shall not preclude the city from proceeding to restrain a violation by seeking an injunction. The city reserves the right to enforce noncompliance with the requirements of this Section, through the Boston Housing Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction, where it shall seek correction of the violations and payment of any outstanding fines under this Section.
(2) The Commissioner of Inspectional Services shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce these Sections.