Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-5
General Requirements (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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Short-Term Rentals (STRs) shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes. No STR shall be offered for lease or rental except in association with a valid Town-issued Certificate of Registration pursuant to § 330-8 .
Section 330-5 of Westwood's short-term rental bylaw establishes two baseline requirements for all short-term rentals (STRs) in the town. First, every STR must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes. Second, no STR may be listed, offered, or rented out unless the operator holds a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the Town of Westwood under § 330-8.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 330-5, operators of short-term rentals in Westwood generally maintain compliance with the full stack of applicable law—federal, state, and local—and secure a Town-issued Certificate of Registration under § 330-8 before advertising or renting their unit. A compliant operator typically keeps that certificate current and on file, since offering a unit without it is a direct violation of this provision. Property managers overseeing STR listings on behalf of owners should confirm that registration is in place before any listing goes live.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 330-5 establishes that any short-term rental legally offered in Westwood must be backed by a valid Town-issued Certificate of Registration under § 330-8. If a guest or prospective renter encounters a unit being advertised or rented without such a certificate, that arrangement may not be in compliance with Westwood's bylaws. Those with concerns about an unregistered STR can contact the Town of Westwood's relevant municipal office to inquire about the registration status of a unit or to report a potential violation, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain 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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