Newburyport, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. XI (2026) § 9-310
Deregistration
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In the event that a dwelling unit will cease to be offered as an STRU, such holder of the license shall contact the licensing board in writing to be removed. Dwelling units attached to licenses that are not renewed shall be removed from the registry upon expiration of said license.
Section 9-310 of the Newburyport Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Article XI, establishes the process by which a short-term rental unit (STRU) is removed from the city's registry. If an owner decides to stop offering a unit as an STRU, they must notify the licensing board in writing to initiate removal. Additionally, any unit whose license is simply not renewed is automatically dropped from the registry once that license expires.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-310, operators who plan to discontinue short-term rental activity are generally expected to submit a written notice to the Newburyport licensing board requesting removal from the registry. Operators who allow a license to lapse without renewal should be aware that the unit will be automatically deregistered upon expiration. Keeping deregistration records and written correspondence on file is a practice consistent with orderly 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 9-310 establishes that STRUs must be actively registered with the city, and units whose licenses expire or are voluntarily withdrawn are removed from the registry. Tenants or neighbors who have concerns about whether a particular unit is lawfully registered as an STRU can check the city's registry status or contact the Newburyport licensing board directly. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand what remedies may be available if a unit is being operated without a valid registration under this provision.
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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