Nahant, Mass., STR Rules & Regs (2024) § 2
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These Rules and Regulations are adopted under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter, Chapter 64G, Section 14; and Nahant General By-Laws, Article XIX (Short-Term Rentals), Section 5.
The Nahant, Mass., Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024) derive their legal authority from two sources: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64G, Section 14, and Article XIX, Section 5 of Nahant's General By-Laws. This authority provision establishes the legal foundation that makes the rest of the short-term rental rules binding and enforceable. Without this grounding in state and local law, the regulations would lack the force of law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating short-term rentals in Nahant should be aware that the rules they must follow were adopted under the authority of M.G.L. Chapter 64G, Section 14, and Nahant General By-Laws Article XIX, Section 5, as stated in the Nahant, Mass., Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024). This dual legal basis means the regulations carry both state and municipal weight. Operators who understand this foundation are better positioned to recognize why compliance with the full set of rules is legally significant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and guests in Nahant short-term rentals can look to the Nahant, Mass., Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024) as a document with genuine legal authority, rooted in M.G.L. Chapter 64G, Section 14, and Nahant General By-Laws Article XIX, Section 5. This means the rules are not merely advisory — they carry the force of both state statute and local by-law. Those with concerns about short-term rental practices in Nahant may consult the town's relevant offices or a tenant-rights organization to understand how this authority applies.
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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