Nahant, Mass., STR Rules & Regs (2024) § 5
RENTAL CERTIFICATE
Operative Text
All short-term rentals shall obtain a Rental Certificate on or before January 1, 2025. The
following information shall be provided on the Rental Certificate:
a) The Owner(s) name, address and telephone number.
b) The number of dwelling units and the number of legal bedrooms in each dwelling unit.
c) The maximum number of occupants, as defined in Section 3 of Nahant's Short-Term
Rental By-Laws (Article XIX), which may be permitted in each dwelling unit.
d) The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s) who will
be available to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance from owners,
occupants, or Town of Nahant within one (1) hour of being contacted.
e) A summary of other laws, by-laws, and regulations that are applicable to the rental of
dwelling units within the Commonwealth. The summary is provided to the owner(s)
and occupant(s) as an advisory of the requirements for proper conduct, safety and
public health.Section 5 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations requires every short-term rental property in Nahant to hold a Rental Certificate, which had to be obtained by January 1, 2025. The certificate must document key details about the property and its operation, including owner contact information, the number of units and legal bedrooms, maximum occupancy limits (as defined in Article XIX, Section 3), and the contact information for a responsible individual who can respond to emergencies within one hour. The certificate also includes a summary of applicable Commonwealth laws and regulations, provided as an advisory on conduct, safety, and public health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 5 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations, compliant operators secure a Rental Certificate and ensure it accurately reflects current ownership contact details, unit and bedroom counts, occupancy limits, and the name and contact information of a responsible party reachable within one hour of being contacted. Operators also retain the advisory summary of applicable Commonwealth laws and regulations that accompanies the certificate, and make it available to occupants. Keeping all certificate information up to date as circumstances change is a hallmark of ongoing compliance with Section 5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations entitles occupants of short-term rentals to know that the property holds a valid Rental Certificate, which should identify a responsible individual available to respond to emergencies within one hour of contact. Tenants are also entitled to receive the advisory summary of applicable Commonwealth laws and regulations that is part of the certificate. Those who believe a short-term rental is operating without a required Rental Certificate under Section 5 may consider contacting the Town of Nahant directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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