Newburyport, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI (2026) § 9-308
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(a) Offering an ineligible unit as an STRU. Any person who offers an STRU, or any booking agent who accepts a fee for so booking such real property, where such STRU is not listed on the short-term rental registry and is not eligible for such listing, shall be subject to a fine of up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) per day. Each day's failure to so comply with section 9-303 or any other order in connection with the violation described in this subsection (a) of section 3-309 shall constitute a separate violation. The city may also seek an injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction prohibiting the offering of the STRU. (b) Failure to register. Any person who offers an STRU eligible for registration under this article without having registered the STRU, or any person who offers or rents a registered STRU that has been suspended pursuant to any applicable federal, state, or municipal law, code, or regulation, shall be fined up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) per violation per day. Each day's failure to comply with a violation order or any other order in connection with the violation described in this subsection (a) of section 9-309 shall constitute a separate violation. (c) Failure to comply with violation order. Any person who fails to comply with any notice of violation or other order issued pursuant to this article by the licensing board or its designee may be fined up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) per violation per day. Each day's failure to comply with a notice of violation or any other order shall constitute a separate violation.
Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI § 9-308 establishes financial penalties for three categories of short-term rental violations: operating an ineligible unit, failing to register an eligible unit, and failing to comply with a violation order. Each category carries a potential fine of up to $300 per day, and every day of non-compliance is treated as a separate, independent violation. The city also retains the option to pursue a court injunction to stop the offering of a non-compliant short-term rental unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI § 9-308, operators of short-term rental units generally maintain active, valid registration before listing or renting any unit, and promptly respond to any notices of violation or orders issued by the licensing board. Because each day of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation carrying fines up to $300 per day, compliant operators typically address registration gaps or violation orders without delay. Booking agents who accept fees for unregistered or ineligible units may also face penalties under this provision, so coordination with the short-term rental registry is a standard part of responsible operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI § 9-308 provides that short-term rental units must be properly registered and eligible for listing before they can lawfully be offered to renters. If a tenant believes they are renting or have been offered an unregistered or ineligible unit, they may consider reporting the concern to the Newburyport licensing board, which has authority to issue violation orders and pursue fines under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local short-term rental rules can help explain what 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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