Westford, Mass., Bd. of Health Transient Lodging Regs (2026) § 7
Posting
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7.1 The name of the Owner/Operator or Manager shall be posted in a visible location on a sign with lettering no smaller than one (1) inch in size at the check-in location. The sign shall include the name of the Manager on duty. 7.2 A copy of the Transient Lodging license shall be posted in a visible location at the check-in location. 7.3 The owner/operator shall post in a conspicuous place near the register a notice, to be furnished by the licensing authorities, containing the provisions of sections twenty-seven and twenty-nine relating to the entry of names and residences in the register, together with the penalty provided for their violation [[see, G.L. c. 140, §31]. This requirement shall apply to all Transient Lodgings.
Section 7 of the Westford Board of Health Transient Lodging Regulations requires that certain identifying and legal information be displayed at the check-in area of any transient lodging establishment. Specifically, the name of the owner, operator, or manager on duty must appear on a sign with lettering at least one inch tall, the establishment's transient lodging license must be posted visibly, and a notice—supplied by the licensing authorities—summarizing the guest-register requirements and associated penalties under G.L. c. 140, §31 must be placed conspicuously near the register. These posting requirements apply to all transient lodging facilities in Westford.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Westford Transient Lodging Regulations § 7 generally maintain a clearly visible sign at the check-in location that identifies the owner, operator, or manager and names the manager currently on duty, with lettering no smaller than one inch. A current copy of the transient lodging license is kept posted at the same check-in area. Compliant operators also obtain the required notice from the licensing authorities and display it conspicuously near the register, ensuring it includes the guest-register provisions and penalty language referenced in G.L. c. 140, §31.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Westford Transient Lodging Regulations § 7, guests at any transient lodging establishment have a right to see posted information at check-in, including the name of the responsible manager on duty, the establishment's license, and a notice about guest-register rules and penalties as referenced in G.L. c. 140, §31. If this information is not visibly displayed, that may indicate a compliance issue with the establishment's licensing obligations. Guests who believe a lodging is not meeting these posting requirements can consider contacting the Westford Board of Health or a local tenant- or consumer-rights organization to understand available options.
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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