02/25/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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DRAFT#1 MAY 2019 SPECIAL & ANNt.JAL Tp`7,_N MEETING WARRANT Page ;.3 D. The following information shall be provided on the Rental Certificate: 1. The owner(s) name, address and telephone number. 2. The number of dwelling units and the number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. 3. The maximum number of occupants that may be permitted in each dwelling unit. 4. The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s) who will be available to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance from owner(s) or Town of Mashpee staff within one hour of being called. 5. A summary of other laws, by-laws, and regulations that are applicable to the rental of dwelling units within the Commonwealth. The summary is provided to the owner(s) and occupant(s) as an advisory of the requirements for proper conduct, safety and public health. Application for Rental Certificate A. An owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use shall provide the Town of Mashpee with a rental application which includes their current residential address and telephone number. If the owner is a corporation, the name, address, and telephone number of the president or legal representative of the corporation shall be provided. If the owner is a realty trust or partnership, the name, address, and telephone number of the managing trustee or partner shall be provided. If the owner is not available to provide access or to service the occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee in a timely manner, the owner shall designate one or more responsible individuals who can be reached, and who shall be available at all times (twenty- four hours per day, seven days per week) to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance from occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee staff within one hour of being called. The name, address and telephone number of the responsible individual(s) so designated shall be provided on the application. B. The application shall require the rental dwelling address, number of dwelling units, number of rooms, and number of bedrooms in each unit, as well as the size of each room in square feet. Up-to-date floor plans must be submitted if no current plans are on file. C. The application shall include a certification by the owner(s) or their authorized agent, under pains and penalties of perjury, that they have inspected each unit and have verified compliance with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, et seq.,the State Building Code, 780 CMR and the State Fire Marshal's Code. Posting of Rental Certificate No person(s) shall rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, any dwelling or any portion of a dwelling to be used for human habitation without first conspicuously posting within such dwelling or portion of a dwelling a Rental Certificate provided by the Town of Mashpee. Keeping of Register The owner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining a register of all the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of current occupants in the dwelling. The register shall be retained for a period of two years and shall be made available to the Town of Mashpee, its agents, or a police officer upon request.