Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 78 § 78-4
Powers and duties of Board (Belchertown Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board shall regulate rents and set minimum standards for use or occupancy of mobile home park accommodations and evictions of tenants therefrom; may require registration by owners of mobile home parks; and may require information of said owners relating to their parks under penalties of perjury. B. The Board may make rules and regulations, sue and be sued, compel attendance of persons and the production of papers and information and issue appropriate orders which shall be binding on both the owner and tenant of such mobile home park accommodations.
Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 78 § 78-4 establishes the authority of the local Board to regulate rents and set minimum occupancy and eviction standards for mobile home park residents. The Board can require park owners to register and submit information under penalty of perjury, and it can adopt rules, compel testimony and document production, and issue binding orders. Those orders apply equally to both owners and tenants of mobile home park accommodations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 78 § 78-4, mobile home park owners in Belchertown are subject to Board oversight that may include mandatory registration and the submission of park-related information certified under penalty of perjury. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate records about their parks, respond to Board inquiries, and adhere to any rules, regulations, or orders the Board issues. Failure to cooperate with the Board's information requests or orders can carry legal consequences given the Board's authority to sue and compel production of documents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 78 § 78-4 gives the Belchertown Board the power to set minimum standards for mobile home park occupancy and evictions, which means tenants have a regulatory body they can turn to when those standards may not be met. The Board can issue binding orders against park owners and has the authority to compel the production of information relevant to a tenant's situation. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision are being violated may consider contacting the Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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