Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-4
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[Amended 4-7-1981 by Art. 18, approved 8-4-1981] There shall be a fee of $10 to procure a certificate of registration, which shall be valid for one year or to December 31 of each year, whichever is sooner. Thereafter the permit shall be annually renewed at a fee of $10 per year.
Under Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 108 § 108-4, a rental property owner must pay a $10 fee to obtain an initial certificate of registration, which remains valid for one year or until December 31 of the same year, whichever comes first. After that initial period, the certificate must be renewed each year for an additional $10 annual fee. This provision establishes a modest recurring cost tied to maintaining a valid registration status for rental properties in Yarmouth.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 108 § 108-4, compliant rental property operators in Yarmouth obtain their certificate of registration by paying the $10 fee and then track the expiration date — either one year from issuance or December 31, whichever arrives sooner — to ensure timely annual renewal at the same $10 rate. Keeping records of payment and renewal dates helps operators demonstrate continuous compliance with the registration requirement. Operators generally treat this as a routine annual administrative obligation tied to each registered rental property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 108 § 108-4 establishes that landlords in Yarmouth are required to hold a valid, fee-paid certificate of registration for rental properties, renewed each year. Tenants who have questions about whether their rental unit's registration is current may inquire with the relevant Yarmouth municipal office that administers the registration program. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how registration requirements connect to other protections available under local bylaws.
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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