Rockport, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 276 § 276-4
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This by-law shall go into effect January 1, 2026, or upon approval of the by-law by the Attorney General's Office, whichever is later.
Section 276-4 of Rockport's Code of Bylaws (CH. 276) establishes when the town's rent regulation by-law becomes operative. The by-law takes effect on January 1, 2026, unless the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has not yet approved it by that date, in which case the effective date shifts to whenever that approval is granted. This means the by-law's requirements and protections do not apply until the later of those two triggering events.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Rockport's CH. 276 should be aware that the obligations created by this by-law do not begin until the effective date established in § 276-4—January 1, 2026, or the date of Attorney General approval, whichever comes later. Compliant operators generally monitor official announcements from the town and the Attorney General's Office to confirm when the by-law has formally taken effect. Tracking that date is important for determining when any compliance obligations under CH. 276 actually begin.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 276-4 of Rockport's CH. 276 means that tenant protections established by this by-law are not yet in force until January 1, 2026, or until the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office approves the by-law, whichever occurs later. Tenants who want to know whether the by-law is currently in effect can check with the Town of Rockport directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for updates on the approval status. Understanding this effective date is important for knowing when any rights or remedies created by CH. 276 become available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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