Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-9
Effective date (Great Barrington Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties)
Operative Text
The provisions of this bylaw, "Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties," shall take effect on January 1, 2023.
Chapter 145 of Great Barrington's Code of Bylaws, specifically § 145-9, establishes January 1, 2023 as the official effective date for the town's short-term rental regulations. Any requirements, restrictions, or obligations created by the 'Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties' bylaw became legally operative on that date. Rules that predated this bylaw or existed under other frameworks are separate from what CH. 145 governs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers offering short-term rentals in Great Barrington should be aware that CH. 145 § 145-9 set January 1, 2023 as the date on which all obligations under the 'Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties' bylaw came into force. Compliant operators generally ensure that any registrations, disclosures, or operational requirements outlined elsewhere in CH. 145 were in place by that date. Reviewing the full bylaw is a standard step for understanding which specific duties apply to short-term rental activity in the town.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 145 § 145-9, Great Barrington's short-term rental regulations took effect on January 1, 2023, meaning any rights or protections the bylaw provides to residents have been in place since that date. Tenants or community members who believe a short-term rental operator is not complying with CH. 145 can look to the town's enforcement mechanisms for recourse. Local tenant-rights organizations or the town's relevant municipal office can be useful starting points for understanding how the bylaw's provisions apply to a given situation.
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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