Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § G
Inspections
Operative Text
1) Dwelling units covered by this by-law shall be subject to inspection at reasonable
times by the Board of Health and its agents. The Board, at its discretion, may request
other inspectional service personnel (Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire
Departments) to accompany them to the property for inspection. All interior
inspections shall be done in the company of the owner(s), occupant(s) or the
representative of either.
2) Required inspections by inspectional services personnel shall occur within the
timeframe and at intervals determined by Board of Health regulation, but not more
than once annually. Temporary Rental Certificates may be issued, pending
inspections, at the discretion of the Board of Health.
History: Amended 10-19-2020 ATM, Article 11, approved by Attorney General 2-11-2021
3) Health inspections shall be performed in accordance with Chapter II of the State
Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000.Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8(G) establishes that rental dwelling units covered by the town's by-law may be inspected by the Board of Health and its agents at reasonable times, with other municipal departments—such as Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire—potentially joining at the Board's discretion. Interior inspections must be conducted in the presence of the owner, occupant, or a representative of either. Required inspections occur no more than once per year on a schedule set by Board of Health regulation, and health inspections must follow the standards of the State Sanitary Code at 105 CMR 410.000.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-8(G), compliant rental property operators in Mashpee generally ensure that inspections by the Board of Health take place at reasonable times and that an owner, occupant, or authorized representative is present for any interior inspection. Operators typically stay aware of the inspection intervals set by Board of Health regulation—which cannot exceed once annually—and cooperate with any additional inspectional service personnel the Board chooses to bring. Where a Temporary Rental Certificate has been issued pending inspection, operators remain attentive to completing the full inspection process as directed by the Board.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-8(G) provides that interior inspections of your rental unit must be conducted in the presence of the owner, occupant, or a representative of either, offering a baseline of transparency in the inspection process. Health inspections are governed by the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000), which sets minimum habitability standards that the Board of Health uses as its benchmark. If you have concerns about inspection practices or housing conditions, options generally available include contacting the Mashpee Board of Health directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts housing law.
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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