Nahant, Mass., STR Rules & Regs (2024) § 4
SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Operative Text
a) It shall be the responsibility of the Owner(s) to ensure full compliance with the Town
of Nahant's Bylaws, these Rules and Regulations and any other applicable state and
local health and safety laws or regulations. Failed compliance may result in
immediate revocation of any certification, non-renewal of a certification or both.
In the event of a revocation, the Owner will be afforded a hearing before the Board
of Selectmen within fourteen (14) days of the date of revocation.
b) In accordance with Section 3 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental By-Laws (Article XIX),
the Board of Selectmen shall determine the number of bedrooms and occupancy of
the Short-Term Rental property and report the number of bedrooms and occupants
on the rental certificate. Occupancy shall be based upon two people per bedroom.Under Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024), property owners bear full responsibility for complying with town bylaws, these rules, and applicable state and local health and safety laws. Failure to comply can result in immediate revocation or non-renewal of a short-term rental certification, or both. Separately, the Board of Selectmen determines the number of bedrooms and permitted occupancy for each short-term rental property, with occupancy calculated at two people per bedroom, and that information is recorded on the rental certificate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024), compliant operators generally maintain ongoing familiarity with Nahant's bylaws, these rules, and relevant state and local health and safety requirements. Operators also ensure that their rental certificate accurately reflects the bedroom count and occupancy limit set by the Board of Selectmen, based on the two-persons-per-bedroom standard. If a certification is revoked, the owner is entitled to a hearing before the Board of Selectmen within fourteen days of the revocation date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations (approved Oct. 2, 2024) establish that the rental certificate for any short-term rental must state the number of bedrooms and the maximum occupancy, calculated at two people per bedroom. Renters can look to that certificate to understand the legally permitted occupancy of the unit they are renting. If a property appears to be operating without a valid certification or in violation of these rules, tenants may raise concerns with the Board of Selectmen or consult a local tenant-rights 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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