Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 169 § 169-3
Duties and powers (Dalton Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board)
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A. The Board shall regulate rents, set minimum standards for use or occupancy of mobile home park accommodations and evictions of tenants therefrom; 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.
Under Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 169 § 169-3, the Rent Board is granted broad authority over mobile home park accommodations in Dalton. This includes the power to regulate rents, set minimum occupancy and use standards, oversee evictions, and require park owners to submit information under penalty of perjury. The Board can also adopt rules, compel testimony and document production, and issue binding orders that apply to both owners and tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 169 § 169-3, mobile home park owners in Dalton are subject to the regulatory authority of the Board, which can require them to produce records and information under penalty of perjury. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to Board inquiries, adhere to rent regulations and minimum occupancy standards, and follow any orders the Board issues. Because Board orders are binding on owners, maintaining accurate park records and staying current with Board rules and regulations is a common practice among operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 169 § 169-3 establishes that the Dalton Board has authority to set minimum standards for mobile home park use and occupancy, regulate rents, and oversee evictions — all of which directly affect tenant rights. The Board can issue binding orders on both owners and tenants, meaning its decisions carry real regulatory weight. Tenants who believe a park owner is not complying with Board standards may consider contacting the Board directly, raising a violation in any relevant proceeding, or reaching out to 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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