New Marlborough, Mass., Protective By-Laws § 24 (2024) § 24.5
PENALTIES
Operative Text
24.5.1 Penalties. If an Owner violates any provision of this bylaw, the
Owner may be subject to civil penalties imposed by the Select Board
in accordance with M.G.L Ch.40 Sect. 21D including the following:
a. First offense - Verbal warning
b. Second offense - $100
c. Third offense - $200
d. Each day that a violation exists constitutes a separate offense.
24.5.2 Non-renewal. In the event there are more than three violations of any
of the provisions of this bylaw in a 12-month period, the Select Board
may restrict Owner registration of an STR property.
24.5.3 Appeal. A penalty may be appealed to the Select Board within 10
days of issuance. (Adopted ATM 05.06.24; Approved AG
07.29.24)
Section 25: Village Green Structure Prohibition
25.1 Preamble:
In order to preserve the historic, open, and bucolic character of the Village Green in the Village of
New Marlborough, and to ensure that the Green remains free from permanent physical alterations or
commemorative installations of any kind, the Town hereby enacts the following bylaw.
25.2 Definition of Village Green:Section 24.5 of New Marlborough's Short-Term Rental By-Law establishes a graduated penalty structure for owners who violate the bylaw's requirements. A first offense results in a verbal warning, a second offense carries a $100 civil penalty, and a third offense carries a $200 civil penalty — with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. Owners who accumulate more than three violations within a 12-month period may also face restrictions on their ability to register a short-term rental property, and any penalty may be appealed to the Select Board within 10 days of issuance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24.5 of New Marlborough's Short-Term Rental By-Law, property owners operating short-term rentals generally maintain ongoing compliance to avoid the escalating civil penalties enforced by the Select Board under M.G.L. Ch. 40 § 21D. Because each day a violation persists is treated as a separate offense, compliant operators typically address any identified issue promptly rather than allowing it to continue. Owners who believe a penalty was issued in error have a 10-day window from the date of issuance to file an appeal with the Select Board under § 24.5.3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24.5 of New Marlborough's Short-Term Rental By-Law provides a mechanism for holding short-term rental owners accountable through civil penalties and potential registration restrictions enforced by the Select Board. Neighbors or affected parties who observe ongoing violations may find it relevant that each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense under § 24.5.1(d), which can affect the scope of penalties an owner faces. Those with concerns about a short-term rental property in New Marlborough may consider contacting the Select Board directly or consulting a tenant-rights or housing organization familiar with Massachusetts municipal bylaw enforcement.
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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