Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § K
Enforcement, Fines and Penalties
Operative Text
1) This chapter may be enforced by the Inspector of Buildings, Health Agent, a police
officer or such other agent of the Town duly authorized by the Select Board.
2) Any owner(s) or agent(s) thereof who shall offer for rent or lease any building, or
portion thereof, which has not been issued a Rental Certificate shall be punished by
a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per violation.
3) If it is determined that the number of occupants in any building or portion thereof
used for habitation exceeds the number on the Rental Certificate, or if no Rental
Certificate shall be in effect, the owner(s), lessee(s), or person(s) in control of saidMashpee Town Code § 106-8(K) establishes who may enforce the town's rental certificate requirements and sets out financial consequences for non-compliance. Enforcement authority is granted to the Inspector of Buildings, Health Agent, police officers, or other town-authorized agents. An owner or agent who offers a building—or any portion of it—for rent or lease without a valid Rental Certificate faces a fine of $300 per violation. A separate provision addresses situations where the number of occupants exceeds what the Rental Certificate allows, or where no certificate is in effect at all.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(K), compliant property owners and their agents ensure that a valid Rental Certificate is obtained and kept current before any unit is offered for rent or lease. Operators generally verify that the number of occupants in any rental unit does not exceed the figure listed on the Rental Certificate. Because enforcement can be initiated by multiple town officials—including the Inspector of Buildings, the Health Agent, or a police officer—maintaining up-to-date documentation is a routine part of property management in Mashpee.
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(K) gives tenants context about the town's oversight of rental properties: buildings offered for rent are required to hold a valid Rental Certificate, and occupancy must stay within the limits that certificate specifies. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a Rental Certificate, or that occupancy limits are being violated, can bring concerns to the Inspector of Buildings or the Health Agent, both of whom are authorized to enforce this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can also help residents understand what options are generally available under provisions like § 106-8(K).
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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