Newburyport, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI (2026) § 9-303
Automatic revocation of license
Operative Text
A dwelling unit that itself, or whose owner or operator, is the subject of three (3) or more findings within any six-month period, with written notice of each, by either: (a) the enforcement agent (which are not appealed) or (b) the licensing board or its designee, of violations of this article XI or any municipal law or regulation relating to excessive noise, improper disposal of trash, disorderly conduct, or other nuisances, whether public or private, shall be subject to automatic and immediate revocation of any license previously issued therefor under this article XI.
Under Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI § 9-303, a rental dwelling unit's license is automatically and immediately revoked when three or more formal violation findings are issued against the unit, its owner, or its operator within any six-month rolling period. The findings must be accompanied by written notice each time, and they may stem from violations of Article XI itself or from local rules covering excessive noise, improper trash disposal, disorderly conduct, or other nuisances. The revocation is triggered either by unappealed enforcement-agent findings or by findings made by the licensing board or its designee—no additional hearing or discretionary step is required once the threshold is met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI § 9-303 generally maintain active oversight of their properties to prevent the accumulation of violation findings, because three written findings within any six-month window—whether from the enforcement agent or the licensing board—automatically extinguish the unit's license without further process. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to each written notice of violation, pursue any available appeal before findings become final, and implement corrective measures to address noise, trash, disorderly conduct, or nuisance complaints before additional findings can accrue. Keeping thorough records of each notice received and any remedial steps taken is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate good-faith compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-303 of Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI establishes that a unit operating under a license can lose that license automatically if enough violations are documented against it or its owner within a short period, which may affect the legal status of the tenancy or the conditions under which the property is rented. Tenants who observe repeated nuisance conditions—such as excessive noise or improper trash disposal—may report them to the local enforcement agent or licensing board, which are the bodies whose findings count toward the revocation threshold under this provision. Tenants with questions about how an automatic revocation might affect their rights or housing stability may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Newburyport's licensing framework.
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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