Massachusetts law mandates short-term rental operators carry at least $1 million in liability insurance, with Waltham hosts required to show proof of coverage during registration.
Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2018 requires every Massachusetts short-term rental operator to maintain liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence covering the STR operation, unless the hosting platform maintains equal or greater coverage on the host behalf. Airbnb Host Liability Insurance and Vrbo Liability Insurance satisfy this requirement when the booking is made through those platforms. Standard homeowner policies usually exclude commercial STR activity, so hosts should obtain a specific rider or commercial short-term rental policy. Waltham ISD may request proof of insurance during operator registration, and hosts must report any policy lapse. Landlords of rented units must consent in writing to any STR activity.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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