Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-10
Suspension or Revocation of STR Certificate of Registration (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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A STR Certificate of Registration may be suspended or revoked by the Select Board for good cause, following a duly noticed public hearing. Good cause shall include, without limitation, the issuance of two (2) or more violation notices for the STR Unit, or property on which the STR unit is located, within a twelve-month (12-month) period, arising from any violation of any municipal ordinance, state law, or building code. In the case of revocation or suspension of a STR Certification of Registration, a new Certificate of Registration may not be issued for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months. In the event the Select Board suspends or revokes an STR Operator's right to operate an STR, the Town Planner shall notify the Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue of the suspension or revocation.
Under Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 330 § 330-10, the Select Board has authority to suspend or revoke a Short-Term Rental (STR) Certificate of Registration after holding a properly noticed public hearing. 'Good cause' for such action includes, but is not limited to, receiving two or more violation notices within a twelve-month period for any breach of a municipal ordinance, state law, or building code. If a certificate is revoked or suspended, no new certificate can be issued for at least twenty-four months, and the Town Planner is required to notify the Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue of the action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in Westwood should be aware that under CH. 330 § 330-10, accumulating two or more violation notices within any rolling twelve-month period—whether for municipal, state, or building code infractions—can constitute grounds for a public hearing before the Select Board on suspension or revocation. A compliant STR operator generally maintains the property in full conformance with all applicable codes to avoid triggering this threshold. Because a revocation bars re-registration for at least twenty-four months and triggers notification to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue, operators commonly treat each violation notice as a serious compliance signal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or neighbors affected by a short-term rental in Westwood may find CH. 330 § 330-10 relevant when a nearby STR unit has accumulated multiple code or ordinance violations. This provision establishes a public hearing process before the Select Board, which means community members generally have an opportunity to participate in proceedings that could result in suspension or revocation of an STR certificate. Those with concerns about a specific STR unit may consider contacting the Town Planner's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the violation-notice process works and what participation in a Select Board hearing may involve.
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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