Provincetown, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. pt. XII art. 5 (2026) § 6
Suspension, Modification or Revocation of Rental Certificate
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The Board of Health may suspend or revoke any type of Rental Certificate, after a hearing and in accordance with the procedures set forth in 105 CMR 410, for any violation of any provision of this regulation, the State Sanitary Code, or any other applicable General Law, regulation or by- law. The Board of Health may, in lieu of suspension or revocation, modify any Rental Certificate to impose additional conditions, including but not limited to a requirement for periodic inspections and/or a limitation on the maximum number of occupants allowed. If any Long-Term Rental Certificate is suspended or revoked, the owner of the premises shall be responsible for finding alternative and comparable housing for any and all tenants until such time as the tenancy ends or the rental certificate is reinstated. This regulation is intended to further the objectives of and to act in concert with any existing federal, state or local laws concerning the maintenance of property and the habitation of 1 PART dwellings. Nothing in this regulation is intended to limit or restrict the authority of the Board of Health, or any other board, commission or officer of the Town to act in accordance with federal, state and local laws within their jurisdiction, including but not limited to the emergency condemnation procedures set forth in the State Sanitary Code. The Board of Health may enforce the regulation or enjoin violations thereof through any lawful process; and the election of one remedy by the Board of Health shall not preclude enforcement through any other lawful means.
Under Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 — Habitations for Rent (2026), the Board of Health has authority to suspend, revoke, or modify a Rental Certificate following a hearing conducted under the procedures in 105 CMR 410 when a property is found to violate this regulation, the State Sanitary Code, or other applicable law. As an alternative to outright suspension or revocation, the Board may attach new conditions to a certificate, such as requiring periodic inspections or capping the number of permitted occupants. When a Long-Term Rental Certificate is suspended or revoked, the property owner bears responsibility for securing comparable alternative housing for affected tenants until the tenancy ends or the certificate is reinstated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding Rental Certificates in Provincetown should be aware that Provincetown, Mass., Board of Health Reg. Part XII Art. 5 — Habitations for Rent (2026) gives the Board of Health broad enforcement tools, including certificate suspension, revocation, or modification with added conditions. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in continuous conformance with the State Sanitary Code and all applicable laws so that no grounds for a hearing arise. Owners of Long-Term Rental Certificates in particular should understand that a suspension or revocation triggers an obligation to locate and provide comparable alternative housing for every affected tenant until the certificate is restored or the tenancy concludes.
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) provides meaningful protections for renters: if a landlord's Long-Term Rental Certificate is suspended or revoked, the owner is required to find comparable alternative housing for all tenants during the period the certificate is inactive. Tenants who believe their unit may be in violation of the State Sanitary Code or this regulation can contact the Provincetown Board of Health to inquire about the property's certificate status or to report conditions. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand what options may be available, including how a certificate action might affect their tenancy.
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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