Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 338 § 338-7
Compliance with statutes, bylaws and regulations (Nantucket Short-Term Rental Property)
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A. The operator at all times bears responsibility for ensuring compliance at the short-term rental, including compliance by short-term renters, with all applicable statutes, bylaws and regulations, including but not limited to these Short-Term Rental Regulations and the applicable building, health, sanitary, zoning and fire codes. B. Any violation of such applicable statutes, bylaws and regulations, including but not limited to the Town's noise and lighting bylaws, [1] at the short-term rental shall also be deemed to be a violation of these regulations. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 102 , Outdoor Lighting, and Ch. 101 , Noise.
Nantucket, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 338 § 338-7 establishes that the operator of a short-term rental is responsible for ensuring that the property and everyone staying there complies with all applicable laws, bylaws, and regulations at all times. This includes building, health, sanitary, zoning, and fire codes, as well as the town's noise and outdoor lighting bylaws. Any violation of those external rules at the rental property is automatically treated as a violation of the Short-Term Rental Regulations themselves, effectively compounding the regulatory exposure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 338 § 338-7, compliant short-term rental operators generally take active steps to ensure their property meets all applicable building, health, sanitary, zoning, and fire code requirements before and during each rental period. Because violations by guests are attributed to the operator, operators commonly communicate house rules covering noise (Ch. 101) and outdoor lighting (Ch. 102) to renters in advance and maintain mechanisms to address complaints promptly. Keeping records of guest communications, property inspections, and any corrective actions taken can help demonstrate an ongoing commitment to compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a short-term renter in Nantucket, CH. 338 § 338-7 makes clear that the operator—not the guest—bears primary legal responsibility for ensuring the rental meets all applicable codes and regulations, including noise and lighting bylaws. Guests who believe a property fails to meet health, safety, or other code standards may report concerns to the relevant Nantucket town department or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid resources can help renters understand what remedies or reporting options may be available in a given situation.
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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