New Bedford Code of Ordinances ch. 13 (Housing) § 13-5

The burden of proving qualifications with respect to age, handicap, and income shall
rest with the tenant.

(2)

Any owner of residential property who converts such property to the condominium or
cooperative form of ownership shall give to any tenant who is entitled to receive
notice pursuant to this section the right to purchase the housing accommodation occupied
by such tenant at the time such notice is delivered on terms and conditions which
are substantially the same as or more favorable than those which the owner extends
to the public generally for the ninety (90) days following the expiration of said
tenant's right to purchase. Such tenant may exercise a right to purchase such housing
accommodations by executing a purchase and sale agreement prior to the expiration
of ninety (90) days after the date of receiving a copy of the purchase and sale agreement
properly executed by the person offering the housing accommodation for sale.

(3)