Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § E
Posting of Rental Certificate
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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 conspicuously posting within such
dwelling or portion of a dwelling a Rental Certificate issued by the Board of Health.Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8(E) establishes that any dwelling or portion of a dwelling offered or used for human habitation as a rental must have a Board of Health–issued Rental Certificate visibly posted inside it before any rental or lease arrangement begins. The rule applies to the act of renting, leasing, or even offering to do either — meaning the certificate must be in place before a unit is marketed or occupied. This is a pre-condition to lawful rental activity, not a post-occupancy requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(E), compliant rental operators obtain a valid Rental Certificate from the Mashpee Board of Health before listing, leasing, or renting any dwelling or portion thereof for human habitation. The certificate must then be posted conspicuously inside the unit itself — not simply kept on file — so that it is readily visible to occupants. Operators who manage multiple units or portions of a dwelling generally ensure each separately rented space satisfies this posting requirement independently.
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(E) gives tenants a basis to check whether their rental unit contains a conspicuously posted Rental Certificate issued by the Mashpee Board of Health, as that posting is required before any lawful rental or lease can occur. If a certificate is absent or not visibly displayed, tenants may contact the Mashpee Board of Health to inquire about the unit's compliance status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not met this pre-rental requirement.
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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