Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 78 § 78-6
Evictions; summary process (Belchertown Mobile Home Parks)
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The Board may regulate evictions of tenants at mobile home parks and may issue orders which shall be a defense to an action of summary process for possession.
Under Belchertown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 78 § 78-6, the local Board has authority to regulate how tenants at mobile home parks may be evicted. The Board can issue orders that, if applicable, serve as a legal defense against a landlord's court action seeking possession of a mobile home park lot. This provision gives the Board a meaningful role in overseeing the eviction process within that specific type of housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Belchertown should be aware that under CH. 78 § 78-6, the Board holds regulatory authority over evictions at such properties. A compliant operator generally ensures that any eviction action is consistent with Board rules and orders before initiating summary process proceedings. Ignoring Board orders in this area could expose an eviction action to a legal defense raised by the tenant in court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 78 § 78-6 gives mobile home park tenants in Belchertown a meaningful protection: if the Board has issued an order relevant to your tenancy, that order may serve as a defense in a summary process (eviction) court case brought against you. Tenants facing eviction may want to check whether any Board orders apply to their situation and consider raising those orders in any court proceeding. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Board itself can be a starting point for understanding what orders may be in effect.
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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