Nahant, Mass., STR Rules & Regs (2024) § 7
INSPECTIONS
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Dwelling units covered by these Rules and Regulations shall be subject to inspection at reasonable times by the Board of Selectmen or its agents or designees. The Board, at its discretion, may request other inspectional service personnel (e.g., Health, Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire) to accompany them or its agents or designees to the property for inspection. All interior inspections shall be done in the company of the owner(s), occupant(s) and/or the representative of either. If the dwelling unit is occupied, reasonable notice shall be provided. Required inspections by inspectional services personnel shall occur prior to issuance of an original Rental Certificate, with routine inspections to be conducted thereafter as outlined in Section 6. If a dwelling unit fails to pass inspection, a copy of the inspection report shall be provided specifying the violations. Once violation(s) have been corrected, a re-inspection will required. Health inspections shall be performed in accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410.000.
Section 7 of Nahant's Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations establishes that covered dwelling units may be inspected at reasonable times by the Board of Selectmen or its authorized representatives, and that additional inspectional personnel—such as health, building, or fire officials—may also be involved. Interior inspections must take place with the owner, occupant, or their representative present, and occupied units must receive reasonable advance notice. An initial inspection is required before a Rental Certificate is issued, and if a unit fails inspection, the owner receives a written report of violations and must pass a re-inspection after corrections are made. Health inspections follow the standards set by the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 7, compliant short-term rental operators in Nahant ensure their dwelling unit passes an inspection by the Board of Selectmen or its designees before receiving an original Rental Certificate, and they remain available for routine follow-up inspections as described in Section 6. Operators generally make themselves or an authorized representative available during any interior inspection and provide access to any additional inspectional service personnel—such as health or fire officials—who accompany the Board. When a unit fails inspection, operators address each cited violation promptly and arrange for the required re-inspection before resuming rental activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7 provides that if a short-term rental unit in Nahant is occupied, the inspecting authority must give reasonable notice before conducting an interior inspection, and the inspection must occur in the presence of the occupant or their representative. Tenants or occupants have a right to be present during these inspections, which helps ensure that any violations affecting habitability are formally documented in an inspection report. If health-related conditions are at issue, inspections are governed by the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, and occupants who believe conditions are unaddressed may consider contacting the Board of Selectmen or local health officials, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for 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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