Mashpee, Mass., Town Code § 106-8 (2026) § J
Suspension, Modification or Revocation of Rental Certificate
Operative Text
1) The Board of Health may suspend or revoke any Rental Certificate after a hearing,
and in accordance with the procedures set forth in 105 CMR 410.830-860, for any
violation of any provision of this bylaw, the State Sanitary Code, or any other
applicable General Law, bylaw, or regulation intended to protect public health, safety
or the environment.
2) The Board of Health may, in lieu of suspension or revocation, modify any Rental
Certificate to impose additional conditions including, but not limited to, a
requirement for periodic inspections and/or a limitation on the maximum number of
occupants allowed.
3) If any Rental Certificate is suspended or revoked, the owner(s) of the premises shall
be responsible for finding or providing alternative and comparable housing for any
and all occupants, until such time as the tenancy ends or the Rental Certificate is
reinstated.
4) This chapter is intended to further the objectives of, and to be implemented in
conformance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning the
maintenance of property and the habitation of dwellings. Nothing in this chapter is
intended to limit or restrict the authority of the Board of Health, or any other board,
commission or officer of the Town, to act in accordance with federal, state, and local
laws within their jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the emergency
condemnation procedures set forth within the State Sanitary Code.
5) The Town of Mashpee may enforce this bylaw or enjoin violations thereof through
any lawful process, and the election of one remedy by the Town of Mashpee shall
not preclude enforcement through any other lawful means.Mashpee Town Code § 106-8(J) establishes the conditions under which the Board of Health can suspend, modify, or revoke a Rental Certificate. After a hearing conducted under the procedures in 105 CMR 410.830–860, the Board may act on violations of the bylaw, the State Sanitary Code, or other applicable health, safety, or environmental laws. As an alternative to suspension or revocation, the Board may instead add conditions to a certificate—such as periodic inspections or occupancy limits. If a certificate is suspended or revoked, the property owner bears responsibility for securing comparable alternative housing for all affected occupants until the tenancy ends or the certificate is reinstated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-8(J), operators of rental properties in Mashpee should be aware that the Board of Health holds authority to suspend, modify, or revoke a Rental Certificate following a formal hearing. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with the State Sanitary Code and all applicable health and safety regulations to avoid triggering this process. When a certificate is suspended or revoked, the owner—not the town—is responsible for locating and providing comparable alternative housing for all occupants, making proactive code compliance a central part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-8(J) of the Mashpee Town Code provides meaningful protections for renters when a Rental Certificate is at risk. If the Board of Health suspends or revokes a property's certificate, the owner is legally obligated to find or provide comparable alternative housing for all occupants during the period the certificate is inactive. Tenants who believe their housing may involve code violations can contact the Mashpee Board of Health to understand the complaint and hearing process, or reach out to a local 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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