Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 15 § 15-3
Short-term residential rentals in the city
Operative Text
No residential unit shall be offered as a short-term rental except in compliance with the provisions of this section and any regulations that may be promulgated by the building inspector to carry out the provisions of this section.
Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 15 § 15-3 establishes that residential units may not be listed or offered as short-term rentals unless they meet all requirements set out in that section and any additional regulations issued by the building inspector. The rule creates a compliance threshold that applies before a unit can be made available for short-term rental use. It also grants the building inspector authority to issue supplementary regulations that carry the same force as the ordinance itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 15 § 15-3, operators who rent residential units on a short-term basis generally ensure that each unit satisfies every requirement of the section before it is listed or offered. Compliant operators also monitor any regulations the building inspector may issue under this section, since those rules carry equal weight. Staying current with both the ordinance and any inspector-promulgated regulations is a standard part of operating a short-term rental in Salem.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Salem Code of Ordinances ch. 15 § 15-3 means that any residential unit offered as a short-term rental must be in full compliance with the ordinance and related building inspector regulations before it is made available. If a unit appears to be offered without meeting those requirements, tenants and prospective short-term occupants may have grounds to raise a violation with the city or the building inspector's office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Salem's housing code can help explain what compliance looks like and what options exist when a concern arises.
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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