Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-2
Certificate of registration required; posting (Yarmouth Occupancy of Buildings)
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No person shall rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, any building or any portion of a building to be used for human habitation without first registering with the Board of Health, which shall determine the number of persons such building or portion of a building may lawfully accommodate under the provisions of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, and without first also conspicuously posting within such building or portion of a building a certificate of registration provided by the Board of Health specifying the number of persons such building or portion of a building may lawfully accommodate.
Under Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 108 § 108-2, no residential rental unit may be offered or rented without the owner first registering it with the Yarmouth Board of Health. The Board of Health determines the maximum lawful occupancy for the unit based on the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code and issues a certificate of registration reflecting that number. That certificate must then be conspicuously posted inside the rental unit or building before any tenancy begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 108 § 108-2 requires that compliant rental property operators in Yarmouth register every residential unit with the Board of Health before advertising or renting it. Operators generally obtain the Board-issued certificate of registration, which specifies the lawful occupancy limit, and post it in a visible location within the unit or building. Maintaining current registration and keeping the posted certificate legible and accessible are standard practices for operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 108 § 108-2, tenants in Yarmouth have a right to occupy a unit that has been registered with the Board of Health and that displays a conspicuously posted certificate of registration showing the lawful occupancy limit. If a certificate is absent or the unit does not appear to be registered, tenants may contact the Yarmouth Board of Health to inquire about the unit's registration status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with 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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