Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 78 § 78-3
Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board established (Belchertown Mobile Home Parks)
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[Amended 5-31-2025 ATM by Art. 23 ] There is hereby established a Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board consisting of five members, none of whom shall be a mobile home park owner or mobile home park tenant, appointed by the Town Manager. The members in the first instance shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years. Upon expiration of a term of office, the subsequent term shall be for a period of five years.
Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 78 § 78-3 establishes a five-member Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board to oversee rent regulation matters in the town's mobile home parks. Board members are appointed by the Town Manager and must be neither mobile home park owners nor tenants, ensuring a neutral composition. Initial appointments are staggered across one- to five-year terms, with all subsequent terms lasting five years to provide continuity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 78 § 78-3, mobile home park owners in Belchertown are subject to oversight by the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board, a body specifically structured to exclude both owners and tenants from membership. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Board's composition, appointment process, and jurisdiction so they understand the authority governing rent-related decisions. Staying informed about Board membership and any proceedings it conducts is a standard part of operating a mobile home park in Belchertown.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 78 § 78-3 creates the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board as the local body with authority over rent control matters affecting mobile home park residents in Belchertown. Because the Board is composed of neutral members — neither owners nor tenants — it is designed to serve as an impartial forum for rent-related issues. Tenants who believe their rights under the mobile home park rent control ordinance have been affected may look to this Board as a potential avenue for raising concerns, and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify what options are available.
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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