Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 235 § 235-12
Forms (Belchertown Mobile Home Park Rents and Evictions)
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Any forms adopted pursuant to the provisions of these rules and regulations shall be submitted under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Under Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 235 § 235-12, any official forms created or adopted under the local rental regulations must be completed and submitted with a sworn declaration — meaning the person signing is subject to the legal consequences of perjury if they provide false information. This requirement elevates the legal weight of required disclosures and filings beyond a simple administrative formality. The rule applies to all forms developed under the broader regulatory framework established by CH. 235.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Belchertown's rental regulations should be aware that CH. 235 § 235-12 requires all adopted regulatory forms to be signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. Compliant operators generally review every entry on required forms carefully before signing, ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete. Submitting a form with knowingly false information carries serious legal exposure under Massachusetts law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 235 § 235-12, any forms that landlords or other parties submit pursuant to Belchertown's rental regulations carry the legal weight of a sworn statement. If a tenant has reason to believe that a landlord submitted a required form containing false information, that potential violation may be relevant in a dispute or complaint proceeding. Tenants seeking to understand their rights in connection with this provision may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Belchertown's bylaws.
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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