Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § I
Refuse Requirements
Operative Text
1) The occupant(s) of any dwelling unit shall be responsible for maintaining it in a clean
and sanitary condition, and free of garbage, rubbish, and other filth or causes of
sickness in that part of the dwelling which they exclusively occupy or control.
2) The owner(s) shall provide for disposal of garbage and rubbish. This requirement
does not prohibit the owner(s) from requiring the occupant(s) to dispose of the refuse;
however, the owner(s) shall be ultimately responsible for maintaining the dwelling
unit and property in a clean and sanitary condition at the end of each lease period.Under Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(I), responsibility for cleanliness is shared between occupants and owners. Occupants must keep the portions of a dwelling they exclusively use or control free of garbage, rubbish, and other unsanitary conditions. Property owners bear the overarching duty to arrange for refuse disposal and must ensure the dwelling unit and property are left in a clean and sanitary state at the conclusion of each lease period, even if they have passed day-to-day disposal duties on to occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(I) places ultimate sanitary responsibility on property owners at the end of every lease period, regardless of any arrangement made with occupants. Compliant operators typically establish clear lease language describing occupant refuse-disposal duties, arrange for adequate garbage and rubbish disposal services, and conduct end-of-tenancy inspections to confirm the property meets cleanliness standards. Documenting the condition of the unit at move-in and move-out is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(I), occupants are responsible for keeping the areas they exclusively occupy or control clean and free of garbage, rubbish, and other filth. A lease may lawfully require tenants to handle refuse disposal, but the owner retains ultimate responsibility for the property's sanitary condition at the end of the lease. Tenants who believe a property is being maintained in violation of this provision may consider contacting Mashpee's local health or housing inspection office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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