Falmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 172 § 172-2
Fine for failure to register (Falmouth Rental Property)
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Any owner or agent who shall offer for rent or lease any building or portion thereof which has not been registered under § 172-1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.).
Falmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 172 § 172-2 establishes a financial penalty for renting or leasing a building—or any part of one—that has not been properly registered as required under § 172-1. The rule applies to both owners and their agents who offer such unregistered property for rent or lease. The maximum fine that can be imposed under this provision is $300.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 172 § 172-2, property owners and their agents in Falmouth are expected to complete the registration process outlined in § 172-1 before offering any building or portion of a building for rent or lease. Compliant operators typically confirm that all applicable units are registered and keep documentation of that registration current. Offering an unregistered unit for rent or lease—even through an agent—can expose the owner to a fine of up to $300.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 172 § 172-2 of the Falmouth Code of Bylaws gives tenants a basis to check whether the property they are renting or considering renting has been properly registered under § 172-1. If a unit appears to have been offered without registration, tenants may raise this as a concern with local Falmouth enforcement authorities or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available. Awareness of this provision can be a useful starting point when questions arise about a landlord's compliance with local rental regulations.
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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