Newbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 77 § 77-3
License Required (Newbury Short-Term Rentals)
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A. No Dwelling or bedroom within a Dwelling may be used as a Short-Term Rental unless licensed by the Town of Newbury. Licenses issued under this Bylaw shall be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis.
Section 77-3 of Newbury's Code of Bylaws establishes that any dwelling or individual bedroom used as a short-term rental must first obtain a license from the Town of Newbury. The license is not a one-time requirement — it must be reviewed and renewed each year. This rule applies to the dwelling as a whole as well as to individual bedrooms rented on a short-term basis within a dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 77 § 77-3, property owners who offer any dwelling or bedroom as a short-term rental in Newbury are generally expected to secure a valid town-issued license before accepting guests. Because licenses are subject to annual review and renewal, compliant operators typically track their renewal deadlines and submit renewal applications before the current license lapses. Operating without a current license, or allowing a license to expire without renewal, would place the rental activity outside the requirements of this bylaw.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-3 of Newbury's Code of Bylaws gives short-term rental occupants a basis to verify that the dwelling or bedroom they are renting is properly licensed by the Town of Newbury. If a rental appears to be operating without the required license, tenants or prospective occupants may inquire with the Town of Newbury directly about a property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts municipal bylaws can help individuals understand what options may be available when a short-term rental does not comply with CH. 77 § 77-3.
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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