Canton, Mass., Gen. By-Laws art. XXVI3 (2024 ed.) § 4
Regulations
Operative Text
A. The Town Clerk, subject to the approval of the Select Board, shall
promulgate regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of this
Short Term Rentals by-law. Such regulations may also include but are
not limited to requirements to ensure that the operation of the Short
term rental does not create or cause a nuisance to the surrounding
neighborhood or the Town due to unreasonable noise, overburdening
of parking areas or other nuisance conditions or create or cause any
threat to public health or safety.
B. The Regulations shall include without limitation a requirement that the
operator post a sign inside the unit that informs occupants of the
location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and pull fire alarms.Canton, Mass., Gen. By-Laws Art. XXVI3 (2024 ed.) establishes that the Town Clerk, with Select Board approval, has authority to create and issue regulations governing short-term rentals in Canton. These regulations must, at minimum, require operators to post a sign inside each rental unit identifying the locations of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and pull fire alarms. The regulations may also address nuisance concerns—such as excessive noise or parking strain—and any conditions that could threaten public health or safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Canton, Mass., Gen. By-Laws Art. XXVI3 (2024 ed.), compliant short-term rental operators post a clearly visible sign inside the rental unit that directs occupants to fire extinguishers, fire exits, and pull fire alarms. Operators also stay informed of any additional regulations the Town Clerk promulgates under this provision, particularly those addressing noise, parking, and other nuisance conditions. Reviewing the current regulations issued by the Town Clerk is a standard part of maintaining compliance before listing or operating a short-term rental in Canton.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton, Mass., Gen. By-Laws Art. XXVI3 (2024 ed.) entitles short-term rental occupants to find a posted sign inside the unit indicating where fire extinguishers, fire exits, and pull fire alarms are located. If that sign is absent, or if the rental operation is creating nuisance conditions such as unreasonable noise or parking problems, occupants may consider contacting the Canton Town Clerk's office or Select Board, which oversee enforcement of these regulations. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help occupants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under the regulations in effect at the time of their stay.
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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