Dalton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 169 § 169-6
Review (Dalton Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board)
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A. The Board and its actions shall be subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A (Administrative Procedures Act) as if the Board were an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; provided, however, that the Board shall notify the tenants and landlord at least seven days prior to a hearing at which said tenants and landlord shall be provided an opportunity to be heard. Said notice shall include the date, time, and place of the hearing, and shall advise the tenant or landlord of his or her right to be heard. B. Original and concurrent jurisdiction. (1) The District Court of Berkshire County shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 14 . (2) The Superior Court and the District Court of Berkshire County shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this bylaw, and any bylaw adopted thereunder, and may restrain violations thereof.
Section 169-6 of Dalton's rental bylaw establishes procedural rules governing the Rent Board's operations and the courts that can review its decisions. The Board must follow Massachusetts Administrative Procedures Act standards (MGL c. 30A), and both tenants and landlords must receive at least seven days' written notice before any hearing, including the date, time, place, and a statement of their right to be heard. Judicial review of Board decisions can be sought in either the Berkshire County District Court or the Superior Court, both of which also have authority to enforce the bylaw and restrain violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 169 § 169-6, landlords who are parties to a Board proceeding are entitled to receive written notice at least seven days before any scheduled hearing, with the notice specifying the hearing's date, time, and location and confirming the right to participate. Compliant operators generally keep current contact information on file with the Board to ensure timely receipt of such notices. If a landlord believes a Board decision was improper, the provision identifies the Berkshire County District Court and the Superior Court as the venues where a petition for review under MGL c. 30A, § 14 may be filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 169 § 169-6 guarantees tenants the right to receive at least seven days' advance written notice of any Board hearing that concerns them, including the hearing's date, time, and place, along with a clear statement of their right to be heard. Tenants who believe a Board decision was incorrect may seek judicial review under MGL c. 30A, § 14 in either the Berkshire County District Court or the Superior Court, which also hold authority to enforce the bylaw and stop violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Berkshire County housing law can help explain what these procedural protections mean in practice.
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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