03/11/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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DRAFT#2 MAY 2019 SPECIAL & ANNtJAL 1'OWN MEETING WARRANT Paige 29 Rental Certificates A. 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 registering with the Town of Mashpee for a Rental Certificate. The Town of Mashpee shall determine the number of bedrooms and the number of persons such dwelling or portion of a dwelling may lawfully accommodate under the provisions of any state or local health and safety by-law or regulation. B. The Town of Mashpee shall, pursuant to the above subsection, issue a Rental Certificate which shall be renewed on the following December 31St,provided that the Certificate may be renewed each year. C. The Rental Certificate shall be issued subject to such conditions as the Town of Mashpee deems necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. 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.