Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 108 § 108-5
Revocation or suspension of permit (Yarmouth Occupancy of Buildings)
Operative Text
[Added 4-7-1981 by Art. 18, approved 8-4-1981] A permit issued under this chapter shall be revoked if, at any time, the licensing authorities are satisfied that the licensee is unfit to hold the license. They may suspend and make inoperative, for such period of time as they may deem proper, the permit mentioned herein for any cause deemed satisfactory to them. The revocation and suspension shall not be made until after investigation and a hearing or after giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be delivered to the permittee not less than three days before the time of said hearing.
Under Yarmouth, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 108 § 108-5, the local licensing authorities have the power to revoke a rental permit entirely if they determine the permit holder is unfit, or to suspend it for a period they consider appropriate for any cause they find satisfactory. Critically, neither revocation nor suspension can take effect without first conducting an investigation and a hearing, or at minimum giving the permit holder a chance to be heard. The permit holder must receive written notice of the hearing at least three days in advance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding a rental permit in Yarmouth should be aware that under CH. 108 § 108-5, the licensing authorities can revoke or suspend that permit if they find cause — including a determination that the holder is unfit. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties and conduct in a manner consistent with local standards, and if a hearing notice arrives, they ensure they appear and present their position within the three-day notice window. Keeping records of property maintenance, communications, and compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with operators who can effectively respond to such proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Yarmouth, CH. 108 § 108-5 establishes that a landlord's rental permit can be revoked or suspended by local licensing authorities when cause is found — which may be relevant if a property is operating under questionable conditions. Tenants who believe a landlord may be unfit to hold a permit can bring concerns to the local licensing authority, which is required to conduct an investigation and hearing before taking action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Yarmouth's local bylaws can help residents understand what avenues exist for raising such concerns.
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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