Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 09 § 8.09.010
Summary and purpose (Revere Short-Term Rentals)
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Short-term rental for rental parties of no more than six renters shall be permitted in the city of Revere at a residential property that is owned by and contains the primary residence of the operator as defined herein, for up to six months in a calendar year, properly registered in accordance with the provisions herein. This chapter provides the process for the regulation, legal operation, and registration of certain short-term rentals in the city of Revere, to protect the safety of renters and residents, ensure that the primary use remains residential, and ensure that short-term rentals will not be a detriment to the character and livability of the surrounding residential neighborhood. ( C.O. 21-211 , § 1, 8/23/2021 )
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.010 establishes that short-term rentals in the city of Revere are permitted only when the property is the operator's primary residence, hosts no more than six renters at a time, and operates for no more than six months within a calendar year. The provision sets up a registration framework designed to keep residential neighborhoods safe and livable while ensuring that short-term rental activity does not overtake the primary residential character of a property. The chapter as a whole outlines the legal pathway for operating such rentals in compliance with city requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.010, property owners who wish to operate a short-term rental must ensure the property serves as their primary residence and that they register the rental in accordance with the chapter's provisions. Compliant operators generally limit occupancy to no more than six renters and restrict rental activity to no more than six months per calendar year. Operators who stay within these parameters and maintain proper registration are operating within the framework the city has established to protect neighborhood character and renter safety.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 09 § 8.09.010 makes clear that short-term rentals in Revere are only lawfully permitted when the host lives at the property as their primary residence, the rental is properly registered with the city, and occupancy does not exceed six renters. Tenants or neighbors who believe a short-term rental is operating outside these conditions — for example, without registration or beyond the six-month limit — may have grounds to raise concerns with the appropriate city authority overseeing the registration process. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Revere's local ordinances can help clarify what options are available under this chapter.
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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