Williamsburg, Mass., Gen. Gov't By-laws, Transient Lodger Bylaw (2025) § 7
Enforcement
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The Board of Selectmen or its designee may issue orders as appropriate to aid in the enforcement of this Bylaw and may enforce these provisions in equity, including the request for injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction or enforcement by noncriminal disposition pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §21D. Any failure to comply with any order issued hereunder shall result in the issuance of a formal warning. Any failure to comply with such a warning shall result in a fine of $100.00. Any failure to comply after the issuance of said final fine may be punishable by a subsequent fine of $300.00. Each day of a continued non- compliance shall constitute a separate violation. Further, the Board of Selectmen may hold a hearing, with notice to the licensee, to determine if such license should be modified, suspended or revoked.
Section 7 of the Williamsburg Transient Lodger Bylaw establishes a stepped enforcement process for violations. When someone fails to comply with an enforcement order, they first receive a formal warning; continued non-compliance after the warning results in a $100 fine, and further non-compliance can lead to a $300 fine. Each day of ongoing non-compliance counts as a separate violation, and the Board of Selectmen also has authority to seek injunctive relief in court or to modify, suspend, or revoke a transient lodger license after a hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to the Williamsburg Transient Lodger Bylaw should be aware that under § 7, the Board of Selectmen or its designee can issue compliance orders, and ignoring those orders triggers a formal warning followed by escalating fines of $100 and then $300. Because each day of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, unresolved issues can accumulate quickly into significant financial exposure. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any orders or notices received and maintain records demonstrating their adherence to the Bylaw's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you believe a transient lodger operator in Williamsburg is violating the Bylaw, § 7 gives the Board of Selectmen authority to issue orders, levy fines, and even seek court-ordered injunctive relief against non-compliant operators. Tenants or neighbors affected by violations may bring concerns to the Board of Selectmen or its designee, who can initiate the enforcement process. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or local legal aid office can help you understand what documentation to gather and what avenues are available under this provision.
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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