Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-7
Nonapplicability (Yarmouth Occupancy of Buildings)
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[Amended 4-7-1981 by Art. 18, approved 8-4-1981] This chapter shall not apply to boarding- and lodging houses licensed under Chapter 140 , § 23 , of the General Laws; motels licensed under Chapter 140 , § 23 , of the General Laws; or establishments licensed under Chapter 140 , § 2 , of the General Laws.
Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 108 § 108-7 carves out certain categories of lodging from the reach of Chapter 108 entirely. Specifically, boarding houses, lodging houses, and motels licensed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, § 23, as well as establishments licensed under Chapter 140, § 2, are not covered by the local rental regulations in this chapter. This means the protections, requirements, and restrictions found elsewhere in Chapter 108 do not extend to those types of licensed operations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties that fall under CH. 108 § 108-7's exemptions — such as boarding houses, lodging houses, motels, or other establishments holding the relevant Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 licenses — generally operate outside the scope of Yarmouth's Chapter 108 rental regulations. Compliant operators in these categories typically maintain their state-issued licenses under Chapter 140, § 2 or § 23, which serve as the basis for the exemption. Operators who are uncertain whether their property qualifies for this nonapplicability provision often review their licensing status carefully to determine which regulatory framework governs their operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 108 § 108-7, residents of boarding houses, lodging houses, motels, or other establishments licensed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, § 2 or § 23 are not covered by Yarmouth's Chapter 108 rental protections. Tenants or occupants in these settings may want to understand which state or local rules do apply to their living arrangement, since Chapter 108's provisions are explicitly excluded. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can be resources for understanding what alternative protections, if any, may be available to occupants of these exempt property types.
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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