Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 113 § 113-3
Annual fee (Dennis Housing Space and Use)
Operative Text
[Amended 10-3-2020 STM by Art. 12 ] There shall be an annual fee set by the Select Board for each owner to register each habitable dwelling covered under § 113-1 . Said registrations and certificates of registration are not transferable. Failure to register and failure to obtain or to post the certificate of registration constitute violations of this bylaw.
Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 113 § 113-3 establishes an annual registration fee for owners of habitable dwellings covered under § 113-1, with the fee amount set by the Select Board. Each dwelling must be individually registered, and the resulting certificate of registration is specific to that owner and property — it cannot be transferred to another party. Failing to register, failing to obtain a certificate, or failing to post the certificate where required each constitute separate violations of the bylaw.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 113 § 113-3, compliant property owners in Dennis register each covered habitable dwelling on an annual basis, pay the fee currently set by the Select Board, and display the certificate of registration as required. Because certificates are non-transferable, operators who acquire a property or change ownership structure generally initiate a new registration rather than relying on a prior owner's certificate. Keeping records of annual renewals and posted certificates helps demonstrate ongoing compliance if a question arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 113 § 113-3 requires your landlord to register the dwelling annually, pay the applicable fee, and post the certificate of registration — and failure to do any of these is a bylaw violation. If a certificate is not visibly posted or you have reason to believe the property is unregistered, that non-compliance may be relevant to housing complaints or other proceedings involving the property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dennis bylaws or the town's relevant enforcement office can describe the options available when a violation of § 113-3 is suspected.
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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