Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § C
Rental Certificates
Operative Text
1) No person(s) shall rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, any dwelling or any portion
of a dwelling to be used for human habitation without first registering with the Board
of Health and obtaining a Rental Certificate. The Board of Health shall determine
the number of bedrooms and the number of persons such dwelling or portion of a
dwelling may lawfully accommodate under the provisions of Chapter II of the State
Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000, Title V of the State Environmental Code 310 CMR
15.000, The State Building Code and the State Fire Marshall’s Code.
2) The Board of Health shall, pursuant to the above subsection, issue a Rental
Certificate which shall be renewed by the following March 31st, provided that the
Certificate may be renewed each year.
History: Amended 10-19-2020 ATM, Article 11, approved by Attorney General 2-11-2021
3) The Rental Certificate shall be issued subject to regulations adopted by the Board of
Health at a public hearing in relation to parking, refuse, food, the Building and Fire
Codes for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
4) The following information shall be provided on the Rental Certificate:
I. The owner(s) name, address and telephone number.
II. The number of dwelling units and the number of bedrooms in each dwelling
unit.
III. The maximum number of occupants, as defined in Section C1 that may be
permitted in each dwelling unit.
IV. The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s)
who will be available to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance
from owner(s) or Town of Mashpee staff within two hours for emergencies
and twelve (12) hours for non-emergencies of being called.
V. A summary of other laws, by-laws, and regulations that are applicable to the
rental of dwelling units within the Commonwealth. The summary is provided
to the owner(s) and occupant(s) as an advisory of the requirements for proper
conduct, safety and public health.Mashpee Town Code § 106-8 establishes that any dwelling or portion of a dwelling intended for human habitation cannot be rented or leased—or even offered for rent or lease—unless the owner has first registered with the Board of Health and obtained a Rental Certificate. The certificate specifies the lawful number of bedrooms and occupants based on state sanitary, environmental, building, and fire codes. It must be renewed annually by March 31st and includes key details such as owner contact information, occupancy limits, and emergency contact availability requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mashpee Town Code § 106-8, compliant rental property operators register with the Board of Health and secure a Rental Certificate before placing any unit on the market or accepting tenants. Operators keep the certificate current by renewing it each year before the March 31st deadline and ensure the certificate accurately reflects owner contact details, bedroom counts, maximum occupancy, and the name and contact information of a responsible individual reachable within two hours for emergencies and twelve hours for non-emergencies. Operators also familiarize themselves with the Board of Health's regulations on parking, refuse, and applicable building and fire codes, as these conditions are tied to certificate issuance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mashpee Town Code § 106-8 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit is lawfully certified—landlords are required to hold a valid Rental Certificate issued by the Board of Health before renting any dwelling or portion of one. The certificate should reflect the unit's lawful occupancy limits and include emergency contact information for a responsible party, which tenants can use when urgent issues arise. Tenants who believe a unit is being rented without a required certificate may contact the Mashpee Board of Health directly or reach out to a 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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