Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 09 § 8.09.060
Ineligible residential units (Revere Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
The following residential units are not eligible to be offered as short-term rentals: A. Residential units that do not meet the definition of either an owner-adjacent unit, or a primary residence unit. B. Residential units designated as below market rate or income-restricted, that are subject to affordability covenants, or that are otherwise subject to housing or rental assistance under local, state, or federal law. C. Residential units subject to any requirement of local, state, or federal law, or rule or regulation promulgated by a condominium association, or homeowner association, which prohibits the leasing or subleasing of the unit or use of the unit as a short-term rental. D. Residential units that are the subject of three or more findings of violations of this chapter within a one-year period, or three or more violations of any municipal ordinance or state law or code relating to health, safety, sanitary conditions, including, but not limited to, excessive noise, improper disposal of trash, disorderly conduct, or other similar conduct within a one-year period. E. Residential units previously rented to a Section 8 certificate holder or that were previously subject to any affordability covenants, unless one year has expired since the expiration of the Section 8 tenancy or affordability restriction. F. Any residential unit for which the operator is delinquent in the payment of any local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments, or municipal charges of any kind. ( C.O. 21-211 , § 1, 8/23/2021 )
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.060 establishes six categories of residential units that are flatly barred from operating as short-term rentals. These include units that are not owner-adjacent or primary-residence units, affordable or income-restricted housing, units prohibited from subleasing by law or association rules, units with repeated code violations, units recently exiting Section 8 or affordability restrictions, and units whose operators owe outstanding municipal charges. The rule functions as a threshold eligibility screen — a unit falling into any one of these categories cannot lawfully be listed or offered as a short-term rental in Revere regardless of other compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.09.060, compliant operators in Revere generally confirm before listing that a unit qualifies as either an owner-adjacent or primary-residence unit, verify that the property carries no affordability covenants or rental-assistance obligations, and check that no condominium or homeowner association rules prohibit short-term use. Operators also typically monitor their violation history, since three or more qualifying violations within a twelve-month window render a unit ineligible. Staying current on all local taxes, fees, assessments, and municipal charges is likewise part of maintaining eligibility under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.09.060 of the Revere Code of Bylaws identifies specific housing types — including affordable, income-restricted, and Section 8 units — that are protected from being converted to short-term rental use. Tenants living in units that may fall into one of these categories, or who believe a landlord is operating an ineligible unit as a short-term rental, can document the situation and raise the violation with the appropriate Revere municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can help residents understand which category may apply and what complaint or enforcement paths are generally 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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