Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 190 § 190-16
Violations and penalties (Fairhaven Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
If any occupant, operator or owner violates any provision of this chapter, the owner may be subject to a fine in accordance with the following: $150, first offense; $300, second offense and each subsequent offense. Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate offense.
Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 190 § 190-16 establishes a tiered fine structure for violations of Chapter 190. A first offense carries a $150 fine, while a second offense and any offense after that each carry a $300 fine. Because each day a violation continues counts as its own separate offense, fines can accumulate quickly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 190 § 190-16, property owners and operators in Fairhaven face escalating fines when any provision of Chapter 190 is not met. Compliant operators generally address any identified deficiency promptly, since the daily accrual provision means that an unresolved violation can multiply a $300 fine across every day it persists. Maintaining records of corrective actions taken can help demonstrate good-faith compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 190 § 190-16 gives tenants context for understanding the consequences that can follow when an owner or operator fails to meet Chapter 190's requirements. Because fines accrue daily, a landlord's failure to remedy a violation can result in mounting penalties the longer the condition goes unaddressed. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider documenting the condition, contacting Fairhaven's local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.