Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 09 § 8.09.080
Enforcement and penalties (Revere Short-Term Rentals)
Operative Text
A. Any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be fined four hundred ninety dollars per violation per day. Each day's failure to comply with a notice of violation or any other order shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to fines described in this section, the city may issue a cease-and-desist order, and seek an injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the offering, advertising, or use of the unit as a short-term rental. B. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced in accordance with R.R.O. Chapter 1.12 , Article II, or Article III, which includes the provisions of M.G.L. ch. 40U , or by seeking to restrain a violation by a court-ordered injunction. ( C.O. 21-211 , § 1, 8/23/2021 ; C.O. 24-176 , 9/9/2024 )
Section 8.09.080 of Revere's Code of Bylaws establishes financial and legal consequences for violations of the city's short-term rental chapter. A fine of $490 is assessed for each violation, and each day that a notice of violation or other order goes unaddressed counts as a separate, independently fineable violation. Beyond fines, the city is authorized to issue cease-and-desist orders and pursue court-ordered injunctions to stop a unit from being offered, advertised, or used as a short-term rental.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.09.080, operators of short-term rentals in Revere face daily fines of $490 per violation, meaning that unresolved notices of violation can accumulate into substantial financial liability very quickly. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any city-issued notice, bring their rental into conformance with the chapter's requirements without delay, and maintain records demonstrating ongoing compliance. The city also holds authority to pursue cease-and-desist orders and injunctive relief, which can result in a court order prohibiting the rental activity altogether.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.09.080 signals that Revere takes short-term rental compliance seriously, providing enforcement tools that can be relevant to tenants in buildings where unpermitted or noncompliant short-term rentals may affect housing availability or living conditions. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating in violation of the short-term rental chapter may report the concern to the city, which has authority under this provision to issue fines, cease-and-desist orders, and seek injunctions. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how the enforcement framework under § 8.09.080 and R.R.O. Chapter 1.12 may apply to their circumstances.
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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