Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-259
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The provisions of this Article X "Short-Term Rentals" shall take effect on January 1, 2020. Editor's note(s)-- See the editor's note following § 7-256 .
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-259 establishes that the Short-Term Rentals article became operative on January 1, 2020. This means all requirements, prohibitions, and permissions set out in Article X apply to conduct occurring on or after that date. The provision also directs readers to an editor's note following § 7-256 for additional context.
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Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-259, the Short-Term Rentals rules have been in full effect since January 1, 2020. Operators who have been renting units on a short-term basis at any point from that date forward are generally expected to have been in compliance with Article X's requirements throughout that period. Reviewing the editor's note referenced after § 7-256 can provide helpful background on the article's history and scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. X § 7-259 confirms that tenant protections and host obligations established by the Short-Term Rentals article have been enforceable since January 1, 2020. Tenants who believe a landlord or host has violated Article X provisions during that period may have grounds to raise those violations through available channels, such as contacting the relevant Somerville municipal office or a local tenant-rights organization. Reviewing the editor's note following § 7-256 may also help clarify the full context of the article's requirements.
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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