Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 170 § 170-3
Responsibility of notification (Barnstable Rental Properties)
Operative Text
No person shall allow occupancy of any dwelling without first notifying the occupant(s) at the time of such occupancy of this chapter and of Chapter 133 , Noise, of the Code of the Town of Barnstable.
Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 170 § 170-3 establishes that before or at the time a dwelling is occupied, the person allowing that occupancy must inform the incoming occupant(s) about Chapter 170 and Chapter 133 (Noise) of the Town of Barnstable's Code. The rule applies to any dwelling and any person who permits occupancy, not just traditional landlord-tenant arrangements. Failure to provide this notification means the occupancy is proceeding without the required disclosure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 170 § 170-3, compliant property owners and managers in Barnstable generally provide written or verbal notice of both Chapter 170 and Chapter 133 (Noise) to every incoming occupant at or before the start of occupancy. Keeping a record of that notification—such as a signed acknowledgment or a dated written notice—is a common practice that helps demonstrate compliance. Operators typically incorporate this disclosure into their standard move-in documentation so it is not overlooked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 170 § 170-3 gives occupants of Barnstable dwellings the right to be informed about Chapter 170 and Chapter 133 (Noise) at the time they begin occupying a unit. If that notification was not provided, tenants may wish to review the Town of Barnstable's Code directly to understand their rights and obligations under both chapters. Tenant-rights organizations or the Town of Barnstable's relevant municipal offices can be consulted to understand what options may be available when this notification requirement has not been met.
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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