Nahant, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. XXIII (2023) § 5
Registration - Rules and Regulations
Operative Text
1. The Nahant Board of Selectmen shall have the authority to promulgate rules
and regulations with regard to the Short-Term Rental Registration process that
shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of this Article XXIII.
2. The Operator must, within thirty (30) days after its initial Short-Term Rental
local registration (or its renewal), provide a copy of such registration to all
abutters, owners of land directly opposite any public or private street or way,
and abutters to the abutters. Such notification shall include the contact
information of the Operator and the local contact, the Operator’s state
registration number, and a reference to this Article XXIII.Section 5 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental bylaw (Article XXIII) establishes two key requirements. First, it grants the Nahant Board of Selectmen the authority to create rules and regulations governing the short-term rental registration process, which must at minimum incorporate the requirements already set out in Article XXIII. Second, it requires that anyone operating a short-term rental notify nearby neighbors—including direct abutters, owners of land across any street or way, and abutters to those abutters—within 30 days of an initial registration or renewal, providing contact information for the operator and local contact, the state registration number, and a reference to Article XXIII.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Article XXIII, § 5 should be aware that the Nahant Board of Selectmen may issue additional rules expanding on the registration requirements already in the bylaw. A compliant operator typically sends written notification to all required neighbors—direct abutters, across-the-street landowners, and abutters to abutters—within the 30-day window following each initial registration or renewal. That notification generally includes the operator's and local contact's contact information, the state registration number, and an explicit reference to Article XXIII.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Neighbors and nearby residents have a right under Article XXIII, § 5 to receive notification from a short-term rental operator within 30 days of that operator's initial registration or renewal. This notification must include the operator's contact information, the local contact's information, the state registration number, and a reference to Article XXIII—giving neighbors a direct channel to raise concerns. Those who believe they did not receive required notification may wish to contact the Nahant Board of Selectmen, which oversees the registration process, or consult a local tenant-rights or housing organization for guidance on 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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