Tisbury, Mass., Gen. Bylaws — Lodging Houses (1985) § Lodging Houses
Lodging Houses
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Lodging Houses Voted August 20, 1985, Article 2; Approved by the Attorney General November 15, 1985; Posted November 19, 1985 All lodging houses, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 140, as amended, located in the Town of Tisbury, shall be licensed by the Board of Selectmen. Any person desiring to conduct, or conducting a lodging house shall be subject to all regulation promulgated by the Board of Selectmen. Said regulations shall not be inconsistent with MGL Chapter 140, as amended, and shall be adopted after notice and pubic hearing.
The Tisbury, Mass., Gen. Bylaws — Lodging Houses (1985) requires that every lodging house within the Town of Tisbury, as defined under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, obtain a license from the Board of Selectmen. Anyone operating or seeking to operate such a lodging house is also subject to any additional regulations the Board of Selectmen may adopt, provided those regulations do not conflict with MGL Chapter 140. Those regulations must go through a formal notice and public hearing process before taking effect.
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Under the Tisbury, Mass., Gen. Bylaws — Lodging Houses (1985), operators of lodging houses in Tisbury generally ensure they hold a current license issued by the Board of Selectmen before conducting business. Compliant operators also stay informed about any supplemental regulations the Board of Selectmen adopts following public hearings, as those rules carry the same binding force as the bylaw itself. Reviewing both MGL Chapter 140 and any locally adopted regulations helps operators understand the full scope of their licensing obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The Tisbury, Mass., Gen. Bylaws — Lodging Houses (1985) establishes that lodging houses in Tisbury must be licensed and operated in accordance with rules set by the Board of Selectmen. Tenants or lodgers who have concerns about whether a lodging house is properly licensed or compliant with local regulations may contact the Town of Tisbury's Board of Selectmen directly to inquire about a property's status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts lodging house law under MGL Chapter 140 can also help individuals understand what protections and remedies may be available to them.
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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