Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 338 § 338-9
Enforcement of regulations (Nantucket Short-Term Rental Property)
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The Board of Health, or its agent, shall enforce these regulations in accordance with the bylaw. [1] The Board of Health, or its agent, also has the discretion to set hearings to determine whether any specific violation warrants suspension or revocation of the operator's certificate of registration. In exercising this discretion, the Board of Health may, after a public hearing, issue a warning letter for the first offense. Thereafter, the Board of Health may assess a fine or civil penalty for subsequent violations as set forth in Chapter 123 of the Town Code. Operators or owners with multiple violations may have their certificate(s) of registration revoked and not renewed for a period of up to three years. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 123 , Short-Term Rental Registration, § 123-5 .
Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 338 § 338-9 establishes that the Board of Health is the primary enforcement authority for short-term rental regulations under this chapter. The Board has discretion to hold hearings on specific violations and may respond with a range of consequences, from a warning letter for a first offense to fines or civil penalties for repeat violations. In the most serious cases involving multiple violations, an operator's certificate of registration can be revoked and barred from renewal for up to three years.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 338 § 338-9, compliant short-term rental operators in Nantucket generally maintain an active certificate of registration and avoid conduct that could trigger a Board of Health hearing. A first offense may result in only a warning letter, but subsequent violations can lead to fines or civil penalties as outlined in Chapter 123 of the Town Code. Operators with a pattern of violations risk losing their certificate of registration for up to three years, making ongoing compliance with all registration and operational requirements a practical priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 338 § 338-9 gives the Nantucket Board of Health the authority to investigate and act on violations of short-term rental regulations, which can affect housing conditions and availability in the community. Tenants or neighbors who believe a short-term rental operator is violating these regulations may bring concerns to the Board of Health, which has the power to issue warnings, assess fines, or revoke an operator's certificate. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing Chapter 123 of the Town Code can help individuals understand what remedies or complaint processes may be 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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