Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII (2025) § 2
General Requirements
Operative Text
1. Each STR shall contain functional smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and a
properly maintained and charged multi-purpose fire extinguisher.
2. The Town of Lenox registration number shall be displayed at all times in online listings,
or any other form of listing.
3. An owner shall post in any STR the following information in a conspicuous location:
a. The owner's Town of Lenox STR registration number and DOR number;
b. STR street address;
c. Emergency contact information for all owners and/or the local contact;
d. Instructions that recycling and waste disposal containers must be kept on the side
or rear of homes except on collection days (General Bylaw Chapter XIII Misc.
Provisions, Section 14);
e. Notice that dogs must be restrained while off the STR property (General Bylaw
Chapter XVII “Dogs” Section 1);
f. Notice that events that include tents or amplified music are not allowed (Zoning
Bylaw Section 8.4 “Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties”);
g. Notice that all overnight parking must be within the property’s driveway or garage
(Zoning Bylaw Section 8.4 “Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties”).Under Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII — Operation of Short-Term Rentals (STM Nov. 2025), every short-term rental unit must be equipped with working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and a charged multi-purpose fire extinguisher. The town registration number must appear in all online or other listings at all times, and a physical notice posted inside the unit must include the owner's registration and DOR numbers, the property address, emergency contacts, and reminders about local rules covering waste storage, dog restraint, prohibited events, and overnight parking. These requirements apply to all STR operators in Lenox regardless of the size or type of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII — Operation of Short-Term Rentals (STM Nov. 2025) generally keep their units stocked with functional life-safety equipment — smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and a charged fire extinguisher — and verify that the town registration number is visible in every listing platform used to advertise the property. Compliant operators also maintain a clearly posted interior notice that covers all seven items enumerated in the General Requirements section, including emergency contacts and summaries of related local bylaws on waste, dogs, events, and parking. Keeping that posted notice current and legible each time a new guest arrives is a routine part of property management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests staying at a Lenox short-term rental can look to Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII — Operation of Short-Term Rentals (STM Nov. 2025) to understand what safety equipment and informational postings should be present in the unit. If smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, or a fire extinguisher are missing or non-functional, or if the required interior notice with emergency contacts and local-rule reminders is absent, those conditions may represent a failure to meet the General Requirements of this chapter. Guests who observe such gaps can report concerns to the Town of Lenox or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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