Somerville requires rental units be registered with Inspectional Services. Owners must provide contact info and submit to inspections under the state sanitary code (105 CMR 410).
Somerville operates a rental registration program administered by Inspectional Services. Owners of residential rental property must register each unit, provide a local contact person, and keep registration current when ownership or tenancy changes. Rentals are subject to inspection under 105 CMR 410, the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, and the Somerville Municipal Code. The Problem Properties ordinance allows the city to designate repeatedly non-compliant properties for enhanced oversight, including fines and required management plans. Registration fees support inspection staffing. Failure to register can result in fines per day of violation and may bar the owner from pursuing certain eviction remedies. Condominium rentals and owner-occupied units with rental rooms are also covered. Short-term rentals have separate registration requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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