Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 5 11 § 5.11.7
Regulations (Brookline Short-Term Rentals)
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The Select Board may issue regulations for the implementation of this by-law, including, but not limited to, for the establishment of any appeal process, and for the establishment of a cap on the number of certificates of registration issued.
Section 5.11.7 of Brookline's Code of Bylaws grants the Select Board authority to create administrative regulations that put the broader rental registration by-law into practice. Those regulations can cover a range of operational details, such as how appeals are handled and whether a ceiling is placed on the total number of registration certificates that may be issued. The provision establishes the Select Board as the rulemaking body for this area of local housing administration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5.11.7, the Select Board holds the power to shape the practical rules governing rental registration in Brookline, which means the specific requirements operators must meet—including any appeal procedures and certificate caps—can be set or updated by Board regulation. Compliant property owners and managers generally monitor Select Board actions and any published regulations issued under this section to stay current with registration requirements. Checking with the Town of Brookline directly for any regulations adopted pursuant to § 5.11.7 is a standard part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.11.7 means that the rules tenants may rely on regarding landlord registration—such as how to appeal a decision or how many certificates can be issued—are shaped by Select Board regulations, not just the by-law text itself. Tenants seeking to understand their rights under Brookline's rental registration system should look to any regulations the Select Board has issued under this provision, as those documents may define key procedural protections. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brookline housing rules can help identify what regulations are currently in effect under § 5.11.7.
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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