Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 330 § 330-7
Occupancy (Westwood Short-Term Rental)
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The occupancy of any STR Unit shall be limited to the number of bedrooms within the dwelling unit multiplied by 2, up to a maximum of eight (8) persons, in compliance with applicable state and local law, regulations and code. In addition, no STR shall operate on the same property as a lodging house as defined in Chapter 310 .
Westwood, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 330 § 330-7 sets a firm cap on how many guests may stay in a short-term rental (STR) at any one time: the number of bedrooms multiplied by two, with an absolute ceiling of eight people, regardless of bedroom count. The rule also prohibits any STR from operating on the same property as a lodging house as defined under Chapter 310. Both limits apply on top of any other applicable state and local occupancy requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 330 § 330-7, compliant STR operators in Westwood generally calculate their maximum guest count by doubling the number of bedrooms in the unit, capping that figure at eight persons, and clearly stating that limit in their listing and rental agreement. Operators also confirm that no lodging house, as defined by Chapter 310, is operating on the same property before accepting STR bookings. Keeping records of bedroom count and posted occupancy limits can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 330 § 330-7 establishes that guests in a Westwood STR are entitled to accommodations that do not exceed the lawful occupancy limit—two persons per bedroom, up to eight total—and that the property should not simultaneously function as a lodging house under Chapter 310. If you believe an STR you are staying in or neighboring is operating beyond these limits, you may raise the potential violation with the Town of Westwood's relevant municipal office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts short-term rental regulations. Documenting the number of occupants and the property's bedroom count can be useful when reporting a concern.
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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