Otis, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-6
Recordkeeping (Otis Short-Term Rentals)
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The operator or operator's agent shall keep either paper or electronic records of rental activity of the STR. Information shall include, but is not limited to, the dates of rental and the number of occupants. Records shall be kept for the duration of the STR operation and for two years after. These records must be produced on demand by the AHJ.
Otis, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 108 § 108-6 requires that anyone operating a short-term rental (STR) maintain records—either paper or electronic—documenting rental dates and occupant counts for each stay. These records must be retained for as long as the STR is in operation and for two full years after operations cease. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) may demand access to these records at any time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 108 § 108-6, compliant STR operators in Otis maintain an ongoing log of rental activity that captures, at minimum, the dates each unit was rented and the number of occupants per stay. Records are kept in paper or electronic form and are preserved not only throughout the active life of the rental operation but also for two years after it ends. Operators generally ensure these records are organized and readily accessible so they can be produced promptly whenever the AHJ requests them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 108 § 108-6 establishes that STR operators are obligated to keep detailed rental records, which can be relevant if questions arise about occupancy limits, the number of guests present during a stay, or the legitimacy of the rental operation. Tenants or guests who believe an operator is failing to maintain required records may raise this as a concern with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in Otis. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts short-term rental regulations can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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