Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 5 11 § 5.11.10
Reporting (Brookline Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
A list of short-term rental units with active certificates of registration will be published on the Town website and updated at least monthly. Information must include address, short-term rental type, certificate of registration effective and expiration dates, approved number of rooms and guests and any other restrictions.
Under Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 5 11 § 5.11.10, the Town of Brookline is required to maintain and publish a publicly accessible list of short-term rental units that hold active certificates of registration. This list must be refreshed at least once a month and must include specific details such as the property address, rental type, certificate dates, and any approved limits on rooms, guests, or other conditions. The provision creates a transparency mechanism so that the public can see which short-term rentals are operating legally within the town.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5.11.10, the Town—not the operator—is responsible for publishing the registry, but landlords and property managers should be aware that their short-term rental's registration details, including address, certificate dates, approved room and guest counts, and any restrictions, will appear on the Town's public website. Compliant operators generally ensure that the information they submitted during registration is accurate and current, since that data feeds directly into the public-facing list. Keeping registration details up to date helps avoid discrepancies between what appears on the Town website and the actual operating conditions of the unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.11.10 gives members of the public, including tenants and neighbors, a straightforward way to verify whether a short-term rental in Brookline holds a valid certificate of registration. The Town's website must display the address, rental type, certificate effective and expiration dates, and any approved limits on rooms and guests, updated at least monthly. If a unit appears to be operating without a valid certificate or under conditions that differ from what is listed, that information from the public registry can be a useful starting point when contacting the Town or consulting a tenant-rights organization.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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