Nahant, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. XXIII (2023) § 8
Enforcement
Operative Text
The Board of Selectmen or their designee(s) shall be responsible for enforcement of this Article XXIII including any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, and shall institute all necessary administrative or legal action to assure compliance, inclusive of any initial qualifying inspection. Any enforcement action taken shall follow the procedures outlined in Article XIII of Nahant Police By-Laws (Non-Criminal Disposition of Violations).
Section 8 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental bylaw (Article XXIII) designates the Board of Selectmen, or whoever they appoint, as the authority responsible for making sure the short-term rental rules are followed. Enforcement can include administrative steps, legal action, and an initial qualifying inspection of the rental property. Any violation proceedings must follow the non-criminal disposition procedures set out in Article XIII of the Nahant Police By-Laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Article XXIII, § 8, operators of short-term rentals in Nahant should expect that the Board of Selectmen or their designee may conduct an initial qualifying inspection and may initiate administrative or legal action if the bylaw's requirements are not met. Compliant operators generally keep their property ready for inspection and maintain records demonstrating adherence to all rules promulgated under Article XXIII. Because enforcement follows the non-criminal disposition process in Article XIII of the Nahant Police By-Laws, understanding that procedure can help operators anticipate how a potential violation would be handled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Article XXIII, § 8 establishes that the Board of Selectmen or their designee holds enforcement authority over Nahant's short-term rental rules, which may be relevant to neighbors or tenants affected by non-compliant short-term rental activity. Anyone who believes a violation is occurring can bring concerns to the Board of Selectmen or their designated enforcement contact, since that body is empowered to initiate administrative or legal action. Because enforcement proceedings follow the non-criminal disposition framework in Article XIII of the Nahant Police By-Laws, consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing that article can help clarify what the process looks like.
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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