Provincetown, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. pt. XII art. 5 (2026) § 2
Rental Certificate Required
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No property owner shall rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, or cause to rent or lease any building or any portion of a building to be used for human habitation without first obtaining a Rental Certificate from the Board of Health. For the purposes of this regulation, the tern “rent” shall be as defined in 830 CMR 64G.
Under Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 — Habitations for Rent (2026), no building or portion of a building intended for human habitation may be rented, leased, or offered for rent or lease unless the property owner has first secured a Rental Certificate from the Provincetown Board of Health. The term 'rent' for purposes of this rule is defined by reference to 830 CMR 64G. This requirement applies before any rental activity begins, not after.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 — Habitations for Rent (2026) requires that compliant property owners obtain a valid Rental Certificate from the Provincetown Board of Health before listing, offering, or entering into any rental or lease arrangement for a residential unit. Operators generally keep documentation of their current Rental Certificate on file and renew it in accordance with Board of Health procedures. Reviewing the definition of 'rent' under 830 CMR 64G can help clarify which arrangements trigger this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 — Habitations for Rent (2026) establishes that a landlord must hold a Rental Certificate from the Provincetown Board of Health before renting any residential space. Tenants who believe their landlord may not have obtained the required certificate can contact the Provincetown Board of Health directly to inquire about a property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can also help explain how this requirement may be relevant to a particular rental 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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