Mattapoisett, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. 19:00 (2021) § 19:07
Efficiency Unit Occupancy
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Occupancy of efficiency units by a person at the same licensed premises shall be limited to 90 calendar days. Only guests registered according to Section 5 shall be permitted to overnight accommodations. Any requests for additional 90-day extensions must be submitted to the Board of Health in writing 15 days prior to the expiration of the 90-day period.
Section 19:07 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations limits occupancy of efficiency units at a licensed premises to 90 calendar days per person. After that period, continued occupancy requires a written extension request submitted to the Board of Health at least 15 days before the 90-day period expires. Only guests who have been registered in accordance with Section 5 of the same regulations are permitted to use overnight accommodations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 19:07, operators of licensed hotel and motel premises in Mattapoisett generally track the length of stay for each efficiency unit occupant and ensure that no individual exceeds the 90-calendar-day limit without an approved extension. Compliant operators submit any extension requests to the Board of Health in writing no later than 15 days before the current 90-day period ends. Operators also ensure that only guests properly registered under Section 5 are permitted overnight accommodations at the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19:07 establishes that a person staying in an efficiency unit at a licensed Mattapoisett premises has a baseline right to occupy that unit for up to 90 calendar days, provided they are registered in accordance with Section 5. If a longer stay is needed, the regulations provide a formal extension process through the Board of Health, which requires a written request submitted at least 15 days before the 90-day period expires. Individuals who believe their occupancy rights under this provision have not been honored may consider contacting the Mattapoisett Board of Health directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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