Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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A complaint alleging that a short-term rental is in violation of this bylaw or any applicable law, code, or regulation may be filed with Select Board. The complaint must contain the Residential Unit's address, unit number, date and nature of alleged violation(s), and name and contact information of complainant.

B. Review of Complaint.

Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a complaint, the Select Board shall review the Complaint and refer it to the appropriate Town Department, official, Board, or Commission for findings. The Select Board shall not make a determination of a violation under any bylaw, regulation or law vested within another body or official’s jurisdiction, but may utilize such determinations as evidence of a violation of this bylaw.

Upon a finding of a potential violation, the Select Board, or its designee shall serve notice of the violation upon the Operator of the short-term rental at issue, if such unit is listed on the Short-Term Rental Registry, and upon the owner or resident agent or owner of record of the premises at issue, if such unit is not listed on the Short-Term Rental Registry.

C. Right to Hearing.

A person upon whom a notice of violation has been served under this bylaw may request a hearing from Select Board by filing a written petition requesting a hearing on the matter within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a notice of violation. The Board shall render a decision within a reasonable time after the close of hearing. Any direction to correct conditions at the short-term rental and fines assessed shall be stayed until the Board issues its decision.

D. Violations, Suspensions and Fines.