Orleans, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 132 § 132-4
Rental registration (Orleans Registration of Rental Properties)
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A. Registration required. No owner shall rent, or offer to rent, any rental prior to filing the rental registration certification form with the Assessor's office. B. Annual registration required. The rental registration certification form is required to be filed annually.
Orleans, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 132 § 132-4 establishes that every rental property in Orleans must be registered with the Assessor's office before it can be rented or offered for rent. Registration is not a one-time requirement — owners must renew it each year by filing the rental registration certification form. The rule applies to any owner seeking to place a unit on the rental market, regardless of property type or size.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 132 § 132-4, compliant rental property operators in Orleans file the rental registration certification form with the Assessor's office before listing or renting any unit, and they repeat this filing every year to maintain active registration. Keeping records of each annual submission helps demonstrate ongoing compliance. Operators typically build the annual renewal into their property management calendar to avoid a lapse that could affect their ability to lawfully offer a unit for rent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 132 § 132-4 requires that any unit being rented or offered for rent in Orleans must be registered with the Assessor's office, and that registration must be renewed annually. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered may contact the Orleans Assessor's office directly to inquire about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options may be available if a landlord has not complied with the registration requirement.
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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