Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 170 § 170-7
Provision of names, addresses and telephone numbers of owners or agent (Barnstable Rental Properties)
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An owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use shall provide the Board of Health with his/her current residential address and telephone number. If the owner is a corporation, the name, address, and telephone number of the president and legal representative of the corporation shall be provided. If the owner is a realty trust or partnership, the name, address, and telephone number of the managing trustee or partner shall be provided. In the event that the owner does not reside within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the owner shall designate a resident agent to represent him within the commonwealth and shall provide the Board of Health with written notification of the name, address and telephone number of the resident agent so designated.
Under Barnstable, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 170 § 170-7, owners of residentially rented dwellings are required to keep the local Board of Health informed of their current contact information. The specific details required vary depending on the ownership structure — individual owners, corporations, realty trusts, and partnerships each have distinct disclosure requirements. Owners who live outside Massachusetts must additionally designate an in-state resident agent and notify the Board of Health of that agent's contact details in writing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliance with CH. 170 § 170-7 generally means ensuring the Barnstable Board of Health always has up-to-date contact information on file for the appropriate responsible party. For corporate owners, that means providing the president's and legal representative's name, address, and phone number; for trusts or partnerships, the managing trustee or partner's information is required. Out-of-state owners should maintain a designated Massachusetts resident agent and keep the Board of Health's written records current whenever that agent changes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 170 § 170-7 establishes a right to transparency in residential rental ownership by requiring landlords to register contact information with the Barnstable Board of Health. If a tenant is having difficulty identifying or reaching a responsible property owner or agent, the Board of Health may have contact records on file that could help. Tenants who believe this provision is not being followed may consider contacting the Barnstable Board of Health directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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