Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-252

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Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-252
No residential unit shall be offered as a short-term rental except in compliance with each of the provisions of this article.
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Plain English

Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-252 establishes that every residential unit listed or advertised as a short-term rental must satisfy all of the requirements set out in Article X before it can lawfully operate as one. The provision functions as a gateway rule: no single requirement can be skipped or treated as optional. Any short-term rental activity that does not meet the full set of Article X conditions falls outside what the ordinance permits.

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For Property Managers

Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-252, operators who rent residential units on a short-term basis are generally expected to review every provision in Article X and confirm compliance before listing or accepting bookings. A compliant operator typically treats this section as a checklist trigger, ensuring that no individual requirement in the article is overlooked. Familiarity with the full scope of Article X is a practical starting point for anyone managing short-term rental activity in Somerville.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-252 means that a residential unit being offered as a short-term rental must comply with all of Article X's requirements — not just some of them. Tenants or neighbors who believe a unit is being rented short-term without meeting those requirements may have grounds to raise the issue with Somerville's relevant municipal office or a local tenant-rights organization. Reviewing the full text of Article X alongside § 7-252 can help clarify what standards apply to a particular rental 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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