Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 169 § 169-5
Summary process (Dalton Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board)
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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 action of summary process for possession.
Under Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 169 § 169-5, the local Board is empowered to oversee eviction proceedings involving tenants at mobile home parks within the jurisdiction. The Board can issue formal orders, and those orders may serve as a legal defense against a landlord's summary process action — the court procedure used to seek possession of a rental unit. This provision creates a regulatory check on evictions specific to the mobile home park context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Dalton should be aware that under CH. 169 § 169-5, the Board holds authority to regulate eviction actions and issue binding orders. A compliant operator generally ensures that any eviction effort is consistent with Board rules and does not conflict with outstanding Board orders, since such orders can be raised as a defense in summary process court proceedings. Staying informed of Board regulations and any orders affecting a tenancy is a standard part of managing a mobile home park in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 169 § 169-5 gives mobile home park tenants in Dalton a meaningful procedural protection: if the Board has issued an order relevant to their tenancy, that order may be raised as a defense in a summary process (eviction) court case. Tenants facing eviction proceedings may want to check whether any Board orders apply to their situation, as those orders could be relevant to the court action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts mobile home park law can help explain how Board orders interact with summary process proceedings.
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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