Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-7
Selectboard authority (Great Barrington Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties)
Operative Text
The Selectboard shall have the authority to create a registration application form, set registration fees, and adopt rules, regulations, policies or procedures to implement the provisions of this chapter. The registration process shall require an owner to include the address of the unit to be registered, to list the names of all organization members if owned by a legal entity, and to provide verifiable documentation of the owners or members of that legal entity.
Under Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 145 § 145-7, the Selectboard is granted broad administrative authority over the town's rental registration program. This includes the power to design the registration application, set the fees owners must pay, and establish any rules or procedures needed to carry out the chapter's requirements. The registration form itself must capture the unit's address, the identities of all members if the owner is a legal entity, and verifiable documentation confirming those ownership interests.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 145 § 145-7, compliant rental property operators in Great Barrington generally ensure their registration applications are complete and accurate, including the full address of each registered unit. When ownership is held through an LLC, corporation, or other legal entity, operators typically list every member of that organization and supply verifiable documentation of ownership. Staying current with any fee schedules or procedural rules adopted by the Selectboard under this section is a standard part of maintaining good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 145 § 145-7 establishes that the Selectboard sets the rules for how landlords must register rental units in Great Barrington, including requirements that ownership information be fully disclosed and documented. Tenants can use this framework to verify whether a unit is properly registered and to identify who legally owns the property they rent. If a landlord appears to have failed to comply with registration requirements, tenants may contact the town or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options the registration program makes available.
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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