Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § D
Application for Rental Certificate
Operative Text
1) An owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use shall provide the Board
of Health with a rental application which includes their current residential address
and telephone number. If the owner is a corporation, the name, address, and
telephone number of the president or legal representative of the corporation shall be
provided. If the owner is a realty trust or partnership, the name, address, and
telephone number of the managing trustee or partner shall be provided. If the owner
is not available to provide access or to service the occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee
in a timely manner the owner shall designate one or more responsible individuals
who can be reached, and who shall be available at all times (twenty-four hours per
day, seven days per week) to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance
from occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee staff. Said designated individual shall respond
to a notification of emergency within two (2) hours or twelve (12) hours for non-
emergency requests for assistance of any such notification or request. The name,
address and telephone number of the responsible individual(s) so designated shall be
provided on the application.
2) The application shall specify the rental dwelling address, number of dwelling units,
number of rooms, and number of bedrooms in each unit, as well as the size of each
room in square feet. Up-to-date floor plans must be submitted if no current plans are
on file.
3) The application shall include a certification by the owner(s) or their authorized agent,
under pains and penalties of perjury, that they have inspected each unit and have
verified compliance with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the State
Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, et seq., the State Building Code, 780 CMR and
the State Fire Marshall’s CMashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8(D) requires residential rental property owners to register with the Board of Health by submitting a detailed application that identifies the owner (or, for corporations, trusts, or partnerships, the appropriate representative), provides contact information, and describes the physical characteristics of each rental unit. If the owner cannot be readily available, a designated emergency contact must be named who is reachable around the clock and able to respond to emergencies within two hours and to non-emergency requests within twelve hours. The application must also include a sworn certification—under penalty of perjury—that the owner or their agent has personally inspected each unit and confirmed compliance with applicable state codes, including the State Sanitary Code and State Building Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-8(D), compliant rental property operators in Mashpee file a complete rental application with the Board of Health before renting, ensuring it lists accurate owner contact information (or the appropriate corporate, trust, or partnership representative), full unit details including room sizes and floor plans, and a designated 24/7 emergency contact if the owner is not personally available. That designated contact must be prepared to respond to emergencies within two hours and to non-emergency requests within twelve hours. Operators also sign a perjury-backed certification confirming they have personally inspected each unit for compliance with the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000 et seq.), the State Building Code (780 CMR), and other applicable laws before submitting the application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-8(D) of the Mashpee Town Code establishes that tenants in residential rentals are entitled to have a responsible, reachable contact—either the owner or a designated representative—available at all times to respond to emergencies within two hours and to other requests within twelve hours. Tenants can verify whether their landlord has filed the required rental application and emergency contact information by contacting the Mashpee Board of Health, which administers this provision. If a landlord appears to be out of compliance—for example, by failing to provide a reachable emergency contact—tenants may raise this with the Board of Health or consult 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.
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