Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII (2025) § 3
Inspections
Operative Text
1. Short-term rentals are subject to inspection by the Lenox Board of Health, Fire Department,
and/or the Building Inspector. STR owners are required to provide reasonable access for
the purpose of conducting safety inspections when necessary, during the normal working
hours of appropriate town staff. Failure to provide access to an inspector upon request and
after proper notice and an opportunity to be heard by the Selectboard or designee may be
grounds for invalidation of the registration to operate a short-term rental until an inspection
by the appropriate authority has been conducted, and all violations have been addressed to
the satisfaction of the Department and/or the Town. Failure to comply with orders to correct
deficiencies may result in fines or refusal to allow registration renewal.
2. If there are three or more violations within a twelve-month period, STR registrations may
be revoked and permanently denied upon a vote of the Selectboard.Under Lenox, Mass., Gen. Bylaws ch. XXVIII § 3, short-term rental properties may be inspected by the Board of Health, Fire Department, and/or Building Inspector during normal working hours. Owners who refuse access after proper notice risk having their registration invalidated, and repeated or uncorrected violations can lead to fines, denied renewals, or permanent revocation by the Selectboard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. XXVIII § 3 generally maintain their properties in a condition ready for inspection and respond promptly when the Board of Health, Fire Department, or Building Inspector requests access during normal business hours. Compliant operators address any cited deficiencies before renewal deadlines and are mindful that three or more violations within a twelve-month period can trigger a Selectboard vote to permanently revoke registration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3 of ch. XXVIII establishes that the town of Lenox actively oversees short-term rental safety through inspections by multiple municipal authorities. Guests or neighbors who have safety concerns about a short-term rental may contact the Lenox Board of Health, Fire Department, or Building Inspector, and can also reach out to 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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