Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 190 § 190-11
Failure to pay municipal taxes, fees, assessments, and charges (Fairhaven Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
The privilege of receiving or holding a short-term rental registration is contingent upon the timely payment of municipal and district taxes, fees, assessments, and charges. Failure of a person to comply with this requirement shall be cause, after notice and hearing pursuant to the requirements of MGL c. 40, § 57, for denial, suspension, amendment, or revocation of a short-term rental registration for any and all property in which the person holds a direct or indirect ownership interest, as above defined.
Under Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 190 § 190-11, a short-term rental registration can be denied, suspended, amended, or revoked if the registrant fails to stay current on municipal and district taxes, fees, assessments, and charges. This consequence can extend to every short-term rental property in which the person holds any ownership interest, whether direct or indirect. Before any such action is taken, the registrant is entitled to notice and a hearing as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 57.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding short-term rental registrations in Fairhaven should be aware that CH. 190 § 190-11 ties registration privileges directly to timely payment of all municipal and district taxes, fees, assessments, and charges. A compliant operator generally keeps all such obligations current across every property in which they hold an ownership stake, since a delinquency on one can affect registrations tied to others. Maintaining clear records of payment status and promptly resolving any billing disputes with the municipality are practices consistent with staying in good standing under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 190 § 190-11 gives the town authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a short-term rental registration when the owner has failed to pay required municipal taxes, fees, or assessments. Tenants or guests who become aware that a host's registration has been affected by this provision may wish to contact the relevant Fairhaven municipal office to understand the status of a property's registration. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand what options may be available when a rental arrangement is disrupted by a registration action under this provision.
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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