Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 235 § 235-1
Authority; purpose (Belchertown Mobile Home Park Rents and Evictions)
Operative Text
In accordance with Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1983 and Chapter 78 , Mobile Home Parks, Article I , Rent Control, of the Code of the Town of Belchertown, adopted by Special Town Meeting held on September 19, 1983, by the Town of Belchertown after hearing in accordance with MGL c. 30A, § 2 , the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board hereby adopts the following rules and regulations for the purpose of regulating rents, standards and evictions in mobile home parks within its jurisdiction.
Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 235 § 235-1 establishes the legal foundation for mobile home park rent control in Belchertown, Massachusetts. Drawing authority from Chapter 238 of the Acts of 1983 and a Special Town Meeting held on September 19, 1983, this provision empowers the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board to issue rules governing rents, living standards, and evictions within mobile home parks in the town. It does not itself set specific rent limits or eviction procedures, but rather authorizes the Board to do so through subsequent regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Belchertown should be aware that CH. 235 § 235-1 places their properties under the jurisdiction of the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board, which was established with authority to regulate rents, standards, and evictions. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full body of rules the Board has adopted under this authority and maintain practices consistent with those regulations. Keeping current with any Board updates or amendments is a standard part of operating a mobile home park subject to this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 235 § 235-1 confirms that residents of mobile home parks in Belchertown have protections under a locally established rent control framework, overseen by the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board. This provision is the legal basis for the Board's authority to regulate rents, standards, and evictions, meaning tenants may have avenues to raise concerns about rent increases or eviction practices before the Board. Tenants who believe their rights under this framework have been affected may consider contacting the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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