Provincetown, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. pt. XII art. 5 (2026) § 5
Owner’s Duty of Compliance
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It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that compliance with the conditions set forth in the Rental Certificate and all applicable laws relative to the habitation of the premises is maintained at all times. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the maximum occupancy of the premises is not exceeded at any time. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the individual(s) identified as being available for responding to emergencies and requests for assistance are in fact available at all times and that a prompt and appropriate response is provided.
Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 places ongoing compliance obligations squarely on property owners, not tenants. Under this provision, owners must ensure that the terms of the Rental Certificate are met continuously, that occupancy never exceeds the permitted maximum, and that any emergency contact person listed is genuinely reachable and responsive at all times. The rule applies regardless of who is physically present at the property or what arrangements exist between the owner and any manager or agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Part XII Art. 5, compliant operators in Provincetown generally maintain an up-to-date Rental Certificate and verify that all conditions attached to it are met on a continuous basis, not just at the time of inspection. They track occupancy carefully to ensure the permitted maximum is never exceeded, including during peak rental periods. They also confirm that any individual listed as an emergency contact is consistently available and capable of providing a prompt, appropriate response — and update that listing whenever circumstances change.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Part XII Art. 5 makes clear that the property owner — not the tenant — bears responsibility for keeping the rental in compliance with its Rental Certificate, staying within maximum occupancy limits, and ensuring emergency contacts are reachable. If a tenant experiences an emergency and cannot reach the designated contact, or believes the property is being operated outside the terms of its Rental Certificate, that concern can generally be raised with the Provincetown Board of Health, which oversees these regulations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can help explain what options may be available in a given situation.
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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