Cheshire, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 155 § 155-3
Board powers and duties (Cheshire Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board shall regulate rents, and shall promulgate such policies, rules and regulations as will further the provisions of Chapter 392 of the Acts of 1987, and shall recommend to the Town Meeting for adoption such bylaws as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of said Chapter 392. [1] [1] Editor's Note: A copy of Acts of 1987, Ch. 392, is included as an attachment to this chapter . B. The Board may make rules and regulations, compel attendance of persons and 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. C. The Board may refer any relevant matter to the appropriate Town department or agency for further action. The Board may, at the request of any mobile home park owner, render a binding opinion as to the impact of proposed capital improvements on the rents.
Under Cheshire, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 155 § 155-3, the local Rent Board holds broad authority over mobile home park rents in Cheshire. It may create binding rules, compel people to appear and produce documents, and issue orders that apply equally to park owners and tenants. The Board can also refer matters to other town departments and, when asked by a park owner, issue binding opinions on how proposed capital improvements may affect rents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 155 § 155-3, compliant mobile home park operators in Cheshire generally stay current with the Board's promulgated rules and regulations, respond to any compelled attendance or document requests, and comply with orders the Board issues. Operators who are considering capital improvements have the option of requesting a binding opinion from the Board about how those improvements may affect allowable rents before proceeding. Staying engaged with Board referrals to other town departments is also part of operating within this regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 155 § 155-3 establishes that the Cheshire Rent Board has authority to issue binding orders that protect both owners and tenants of mobile home park accommodations. Tenants may bring relevant concerns to the Board, which has the power to compel the production of papers and information and to refer matters to appropriate town departments. Tenants who believe a Board order is not being followed may contact the Board directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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