Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 195 § 195-2
Definitions (Chicopee Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning: MOBILE HOME A dwelling unit built on a chassis and containing complete electrical, plumbing and sanitary facilities and designed to be installed on a temporary or a permanent foundation for permanent living quarters. MOBILE HOME PARK A park licensed by the Board of Health pursuant to MGL c. 140, § 32B . RENT BOARD and BOARD The Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board as established herein. RULES AND REGULATIONS Rules and regulations as promulgated by the Board. B. Word usage. "Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
Section 195-2 of Chicopee's Code of Bylaws establishes the foundational vocabulary for the city's mobile home park rent control article. Key terms defined include 'Mobile Home' (a chassis-built dwelling with full utilities designed for permanent living), 'Mobile Home Park' (a park licensed under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section 32B), and 'Rent Board' (the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board created by this article). The section also clarifies that 'shall' signals a mandatory requirement while 'may' signals a permissible but not required action throughout the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to CH. 195 § 195-2 should be aware that the definitions in this section govern how all subsequent provisions of the article are interpreted. A compliant operator generally ensures that any park they manage meets the licensing standard referenced under MGL c. 140, § 32B, which is the threshold for qualifying as a 'Mobile Home Park' under this article. Understanding that 'shall' language in the broader article imposes mandatory obligations — not discretionary ones — is a practical baseline for reading any related rent control requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in Chicopee mobile home parks benefit from knowing that CH. 195 § 195-2 sets the definitions that shape their rights throughout the entire rent control article. If a dispute arises about whether a dwelling or park qualifies under this article, these definitions — particularly the licensing requirement tied to MGL c. 140, § 32B — are the starting point for that analysis. Tenants seeking to understand how these definitions apply to their situation may wish to consult the Chicopee Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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