a. Inspection Required. In accordance with the applicable laws and Regulations adopted
under this Bylaw and except as provided in Sections I.1.b. and c., Residential Rental
Property shall have passed an inspection by the Town of its Dwelling Units, common
areas, exteriors, and yards in accordance with applicable Frequency Schedule in the
Regulations adopted under this Bylaw before a Permit is issued or renewed to
confirm that all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are met. The Regulations
shall set forth the frequency of required inspections, the Number of Units to be
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inspected, and provisions for phasing in this Inspection requirement upon adoption of
the Bylaw.
b. Properties and Dwelling Units Exempt from Inspections.
1. Housing Subject to Other Inspections. Where Residential Rental Properties are
regularly inspected under the requirements of the Commonwealth or federal
government, upon request of the Owner, the Principal Code Official may waive
the Inspection under this Bylaw for the Dwelling Units inspected by the
Commonwealth or federal government. Annual certification by the Owner that a
Dwelling Unit has been inspected in accordance with the law of the
Commonwealth or federal law within the past five (5) years, and if requested,
copies of any inspection documents created by said inspection, shall be provided
to the Town as part of any Permit application or renewal when seeking a waiver
of the Inspection requirement.