Massachusetts § 153 - Restraint of unauthorized occupancy, use or extension of building or premises occupied or used for offensive trades or occupations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 153 — Restraint of unauthorized occupancy, use or extension of building or premises occupied or used for offensive trades or occupations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153. Restraint of unauthorized occupancy, use or extension of building or premises occupied or used for offensive trades or occupations
Section 153. The superior court may restrain the unauthorized occupancy, use or extension of any building or premises occupied or used for the trades or occupations aforesaid, and enforce the orders of the department issued under the preceding section; but this and the two preceding sections shall not impair any other remedies against nuisances.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 153
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 153 cover?
Section 153 ("Restraint of unauthorized occupancy, use or extension of building or premises occupied or used for offensive trades or occupations") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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