Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-2
Applicability (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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The requirements of this chapter shall apply to any Short-Term Rental (STR). No property shall be offered as a STR except in compliance with each of the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to make the Town responsible for compliance with or enforcement of condominium bylaws or other governing documents, or any contract or agreement to which the Town is not a party.
Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 330 § 330-2 establishes that every short-term rental (STR) operating within Westwood is subject to all requirements set out in Chapter 330. No property may be listed or offered as an STR unless it fully complies with each provision of the chapter. Importantly, the Town of Westwood does not take on responsibility for enforcing private condominium bylaws, homeowners association rules, or other private agreements — those remain the concern of the parties involved in those documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 330 § 330-2, operators of short-term rentals in Westwood must ensure their property meets every requirement in Chapter 330 before listing or offering it as an STR. Compliant operators also independently verify whether their property is subject to condominium bylaws, HOA rules, or other private governing documents, since the Town does not enforce those agreements on an owner's behalf. Reviewing all applicable private agreements alongside the municipal code is a standard part of operating a lawful STR in Westwood.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 330 § 330-2 makes clear that any property offered as a short-term rental in Westwood must comply with all provisions of Chapter 330, which provides a baseline of protections and standards for STR occupants. If a property appears to be operating as an STR without meeting these requirements, that non-compliance may be relevant to raising concerns with the appropriate Town authority. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with Massachusetts law can help clarify what options are available when a rental may not meet the chapter's applicability standards.
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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