Boston, Mass., Mun. Code § 9-14 (2026) § 9-14.3
Short-Term Residential Rentals in the City
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No residential unit shall be offered as a short-term rental except in compliance with the provisions of this Section.
Boston Municipal Code § 9-14 § 9-14.3 establishes that residential units may only be offered as short-term rentals when they meet all requirements set out in that section. The rule functions as a gateway: any short-term rental listing or offer that does not satisfy the section's conditions is prohibited. This applies broadly to any residential unit in the city, regardless of the platform or method used to advertise it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Boston Municipal Code § 9-14 § 9-14.3, operators who list or offer residential units as short-term rentals are generally expected to ensure full compliance with every requirement of the section before making any such offer. Compliant operators typically review all applicable conditions in § 9-14 and confirm they are met prior to listing a unit on any platform. Maintaining documentation of compliance with each provision of § 9-14 is a common practice among operators seeking to avoid violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Boston Municipal Code § 9-14 § 9-14.3 means that any residential unit being rented to you on a short-term basis should only have been offered in full compliance with the requirements of that section. If you believe a unit was listed or offered in violation of § 9-14, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the relevant Boston city authority or consulting a local tenant-rights organization familiar with short-term rental rules. Understanding what § 9-14 requires in full can help you assess whether the unit you are renting or considering meets the city's standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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