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Winthrop, MA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Yes. An owner must register with the Board of Health and get a Certificate of Registration before renting a unit. Non-exempt rental units must be inspected at least once every 4 years.

Verified Source: Winthrop Code § 8.40.040(A) (OCR transcription of official PDF) · last checked 2026-10-16

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