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§ C. Rental Certificates <br /> 1. No person(s) shall rent or lease, or offer to rent or lease, any dwelling or any portion of a <br /> dwelling to be used for human habitation without first registering with the Board of Health <br /> and obtaining a Rental- Certificate. The Board of Health shall determine the number of <br /> bedrooms and the number of persons such dwelling or portion of a dwelling may lawfully <br /> accommodate under the provisions of any state or local health and safety by-law or <br /> regulation. <br /> 2. The Board of Health shall, pursuant to the above subsection, issue a Rental Certificate which <br /> shall be renewed on the following December 311t, provided that the Certificate may be <br /> renewed each year. <br /> 3. The Rental Certificate shall be issued subject to such conditions as the Board of Health deems <br /> necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. <br /> 4. The following information shall be provided on the Rental Certificate: <br /> I. The owner(s) name, address and telephone number. <br /> II. The number of dwelling units and the numb-er of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. <br /> Ill. The maximum number of occupants that may be permitted in each dwelling unit. <br /> IV. The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s)who will <br /> be available to respond to emergencies and requests for assistance from owner(s) or <br /> Town of Mashpee staff within one hour of being called. <br /> V. A summary of other laws, by-laws, and regulations that are applicable to the rental of <br /> dwelling units within the Commonwealth. The summary is provided to the owner(s) <br /> and occupant(s) as an advisory of the requirements for proper conduct, safety and <br /> public health. <br /> § D. Application for Rental Certificate <br /> 1. An owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use shall provide the Board of Health <br /> with a rental application which includes their current residential address and telephone <br /> number. If the owner is a corporation, the name, address, and telephone number of the <br /> president or legal representative of the corporation shall be provided. If the owner is a realty <br /> trust or partnership, the name, address, and telephone number of the managing trustee or <br /> partner shall be provided. If the owner is not available to provide access or to service the <br /> occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee in a timely manner,the owner shall designate one or more <br /> responsible individuals who can be reached, and who shall be available at all times (twenty- <br /> four hours per day, seven days per week) to respond to emergencies and requests for <br /> assistance from occupant(s) or Town of Mashpee staff within one hour of being called. The <br />