Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 190 § 190-6
Posting of notices (Fairhaven Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
The Town shall provide information to each registered operator summarizing the regulations for short-term rentals. For each short-term rental registration issued, this will include, but shall not be limited to: the name and twenty-four-hour contact information of the operator or operator's agent designated in the application, requirements for trash removal, occupancy requirements, parking, and noise restrictions. The operator shall: A. Provide each occupant a copy of the provided information; and B. Post the information, along with the short-term rental registration, in a conspicuous location within the short-term rental.
Under Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 190 § 190-6, the Town is required to supply each registered short-term rental operator with a summary of applicable regulations, covering topics such as trash removal, occupancy limits, parking, and noise restrictions. In turn, operators must give every occupant a copy of that information and display it—along with the short-term rental registration itself—somewhere clearly visible inside the rental unit. The rule creates a two-step information chain: the Town informs the operator, and the operator informs and notifies guests.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to CH. 190 § 190-6 generally keep a current copy of the Town-issued regulatory summary on hand and ensure it is posted in a prominent spot inside the rental—alongside the short-term rental registration certificate—before guests arrive. Compliant operators also provide each occupant with their own copy of the summary, which includes the operator's or designated agent's name and 24-hour contact information. Maintaining organized records of each registration and distributing the summary consistently across all bookings reflects the standard practice this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a guest or occupant of a Fairhaven short-term rental, CH. 190 § 190-6 entitles you to receive a personal copy of the Town's regulatory summary and to see the registration and that summary posted visibly somewhere in the unit. If those materials are absent, that may indicate a compliance gap worth noting. Occupants who believe an operator is not meeting these posting and disclosure requirements can contact the Town of Fairhaven directly or consult a local 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.
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