Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 123 § 123-4
Regulations (Nantucket Short-Term Rentals)
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The Board of Health, subject to the approval of the Select Board, shall promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Such regulations may also include but are not limited to requirements to insure that the operation of the short-term rental does not create or cause a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood due to unreasonable noise, overburdening of parking areas, and other nuisance conditions.
Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 123 § 123-4 authorizes the Board of Health, with Select Board approval, to create and enforce regulations governing short-term rentals. These regulations may address neighborhood nuisance concerns such as excessive noise, parking overload, and similar conditions. The provision gives the Board of Health broad rulemaking authority to fill in the operational details of the short-term rental framework established by the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 123 § 123-4, short-term rental operators in Nantucket are subject to regulations issued by the Board of Health that go beyond the base chapter requirements. Compliant operators generally stay current with any Board of Health rules addressing noise levels, parking capacity, and other nuisance-related conditions that could affect neighboring properties. Reviewing the current regulations promulgated under this section is a standard part of maintaining a lawfully operating short-term rental.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 123 § 123-4 establishes that the Board of Health has authority to set enforceable rules protecting surrounding neighborhoods from nuisances caused by short-term rental operations, including unreasonable noise and parking problems. Neighbors or tenants affected by such conditions may have recourse through the Board of Health, which holds enforcement power under this provision. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the regulations the Board of Health has issued under this section can help clarify what protections and complaint processes are available.
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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