Falmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 172 § 172-4
Posting of certificate of registration (Falmouth Rental Property)
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Any building or portion thereof registered by the provisions of this chapter shall have conspicuously posted therein a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Health which shall indicate, at a minimum, the number of occupants that may legally occupy said building or portion thereof, and the name, address and telephone number of the owner and the owner's agent, if applicable.
Under Falmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 172 § 172-4, any residential building or unit that has been registered under the chapter's requirements must display a Board of Health–issued certificate of registration in a visible location within the building. That certificate must show, at minimum, the maximum legal occupancy for the space and the contact information—name, address, and phone number—for the owner and any applicable agent. The rule ensures that occupancy limits and owner contact details are readily accessible to anyone present in the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of registered rental properties in Falmouth must comply with CH. 172 § 172-4 by obtaining a certificate of registration from the Board of Health and posting it conspicuously inside the building or unit covered by the registration. A compliant operator ensures the posted certificate is current, legible, and reflects accurate occupancy limits as well as up-to-date owner and agent contact information. When ownership or management changes, updating the certificate promptly is part of maintaining compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 172 § 172-4, tenants in registered Falmouth rental buildings have a right to see a Board of Health certificate of registration posted visibly in their building, showing the legal occupancy limit and the owner's or agent's contact details. If no certificate is posted or the information appears outdated or missing, tenants can contact the Falmouth Board of Health to report the absence and inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts local bylaws can also help residents understand what options may be available when this posting requirement is not met.
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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