Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 190 § 190-8
Occupancy requirements (Fairhaven Short-Term Rentals)
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The maximum number of occupants in a short-term rental shall be two per each bedroom, plus an additional two total.
Under Fairhaven, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 190 § 190-8, short-term rental units are subject to a firm occupancy cap: the total number of guests allowed at any one time is calculated by multiplying the number of bedrooms by two and then adding two more. For example, a two-bedroom unit could house no more than six occupants. This rule applies regardless of the size of individual rooms or the overall square footage of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in Fairhaven should ensure that their listings and rental agreements clearly state the maximum occupancy figure derived from the CH. 190 § 190-8 formula—two occupants per bedroom plus two additional. Compliant operators typically display this cap prominently on booking platforms and in house rules provided to guests. Keeping records of the stated occupancy limit and any guest acknowledgment of it is a practice commonly associated with responsible short-term rental management.
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 short-term rental in Fairhaven, CH. 190 § 190-8 establishes the maximum number of people who may lawfully stay in the unit at one time, based on bedroom count. If a host advertises or permits occupancy beyond this limit, that may constitute a code violation worth reporting to the relevant Fairhaven municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can provide general information about how occupancy complaints are typically handled under the town's bylaws.
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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