Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-13
Regulations (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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The Select Board may issue regulations for the implementation of this chapter, including, but not limited to, for the establishment of appeal procedures, and for the establishment of a cap on the number of Certificates of Registration to be issued in a given calendar year.
Section 330-13 of Westwood's Code of Bylaws grants the Select Board authority to create administrative regulations that put the short-term rental chapter into practice. These regulations can cover a range of topics, including how appeals are handled and whether a yearly limit is placed on the number of Certificates of Registration that may be issued. The provision gives the Select Board broad discretion to shape the operational details of the registration system without requiring additional legislative action for each rule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 330 § 330-13, the Select Board holds the power to set rules that directly affect how short-term rental registrations are administered in Westwood, including any annual cap on Certificates of Registration. Operators generally stay informed of any regulations the Select Board issues, since those rules can determine eligibility, registration limits, and appeal rights. Monitoring official town communications and the Select Board's meeting records is a common practice for staying current with any regulatory changes under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 330-13 gives the Select Board authority to establish appeal procedures related to the short-term rental registration system, which may be relevant to tenants or neighbors affected by those rentals. If the Select Board has issued regulations under this provision, those rules would outline the process for challenging a registration decision. Tenant-rights organizations or the town clerk's office can be useful starting points for learning what regulations have been adopted and what appeal options exist under CH. 330 § 330-13.
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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