Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 195 § 195-4
Powers and duties of Board (Chicopee Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board: (1) Shall regulate rents and set minimum standards for use or occupancy of mobile home park accommodations and evictions of tenants therefrom. (2) May require registration by owners of mobile home parks. (3) 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.
Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 195 § 195-4 establishes the authority of the local Board to regulate rents and set minimum standards for the use, occupancy, and eviction practices at mobile home parks within the city. The Board is empowered to require park owners to register and to submit information about their parks under penalty of perjury. It may also adopt rules, compel testimony and document production, and issue binding orders that apply to both owners and tenants of mobile home park accommodations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 195 § 195-4, mobile home park owners in Chicopee are subject to the Board's authority to regulate rents, require registration, and demand park-related information certified under penalty of perjury. Operators who comply generally maintain current registrations, respond accurately to Board information requests, and follow any orders the Board issues, which are legally binding. Staying informed about Board rules and regulations helps owners understand the standards they are expected to meet for use, occupancy, and eviction practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 195 § 195-4 gives the Chicopee Board the power to set minimum standards for occupancy and eviction practices at mobile home parks, which means tenants in those parks have a regulatory body they can look to for oversight of their living conditions and rent. If a tenant believes an owner is not complying with Board orders or applicable standards, they may consider contacting the Board directly, as it has authority to compel information and issue binding orders. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local mobile home park regulations can help residents understand what protections may be available under this provision.
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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