Establishes safety inspections for short-term rentals in Massachusetts.
The bill, known as the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, mandates inspections for compliance with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for short-term rentals not regulated by existing laws. Rental or real estate agents must confirm compliance before listing units. The fee for an annual inspection is capped at $100 per unit or $500 for buildings with six or more units. The division of fire safety of the department of fire services is authorized to implement necessary regulations.
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