Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-255
Registry
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ISD shall maintain a registry of short-term rentals that are issued a certificate of registration. The registry shall be publicly accessible on the city’s website. The registry shall include the address of the residential unit , the registration number, and the type of short-term rental.
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-255 requires the city's Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to maintain and publicly publish a registry of all short-term rentals that have been issued a certificate of registration. The registry, hosted on the city's website, lists each registered unit's address, its assigned registration number, and the category of short-term rental it represents. This creates a transparent, publicly accessible record of which residential units in Somerville are operating as registered short-term rentals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-255, compliant short-term rental operators generally ensure their unit's registration is completed so that it appears accurately in ISD's public registry. Operators typically verify that the address, registration number, and rental type reflected in the registry match their certificate of registration. Keeping registration current helps ensure the public-facing record remains accurate and that the operator's listing is recognized as properly registered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-255 gives members of the public, including tenants, the ability to look up whether a short-term rental unit is legitimately registered by consulting the city's publicly accessible online registry. If a unit does not appear in the registry or the listed details seem inconsistent, tenants and neighbors can raise that concern with ISD or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. This public registry can serve as a useful starting point when researching the status of a short-term rental in a building or neighborhood.
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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