Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-2
Definitions (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings: MOBILE HOME A dwelling unit that is transportable in one or more sections, built on a chassis and containing complete electrical, plumbing and sanitary facilities and designed to be installed on a temporary or permanent foundation for permanent living quarters. A Mobile Home may also be defined by reference to MGL. c. 140, § 32Q or regulations promulgated hereunder. MOBILE HOME PARK A lot or tract of land used for the Sites of two or more Mobile Homes provided, however that Mobile Home Park owned by and between all of the owners of the Mobile Homes in the Park shall not be regulated by this chapter. RENT BOARD The Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board established therein. RULES AND REGULATIONS Rules and regulations promulgated by the Rent Board. SITE(S) The land underneath a Mobile Home and the associated lot rented or available for rent from the Mobile Home Park owner or licensee or in the event that the owner of the Mobile Home Park or licensee owns the Mobile Home, the actual Mobile Home and associated lot.
Section 168-2 of Easton, Massachusetts's Code of Bylaws establishes the core definitions that govern the town's mobile home park rent regulations. Key terms include 'Mobile Home' (a transportable dwelling on a chassis with full utilities, designed for permanent living), 'Mobile Home Park' (land hosting two or more mobile homes, with an exception for parks collectively owned by the mobile home owners themselves), 'Rent Board' (the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board created under this chapter), and 'Site' (the land and lot rented beneath or associated with a mobile home). These definitions set the boundaries of who and what falls under Chapter 168's regulatory scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Easton should be familiar with the definitions in CH. 168 § 168-2, as they determine whether a given property and its rental arrangements fall within the chapter's regulatory reach. A park hosting two or more mobile homes on rented sites is generally covered, while a park that is collectively owned by all of the mobile home owners themselves is explicitly excluded. Compliant operators typically ensure their lease agreements and site descriptions align with the defined terms, particularly the definition of 'Site,' which can encompass either the land beneath a mobile home or the mobile home itself depending on ownership arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For mobile home park residents in Easton, CH. 168 § 168-2 provides the foundational definitions that determine whether your living situation is covered by the town's rent control protections. If you rent a site—meaning the land, lot, or in some cases the mobile home itself—from a park owner or licensee, your arrangement likely falls within the chapter's scope. Tenants who believe their situation is covered by Chapter 168 may wish to contact the Easton Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board (the 'Rent Board' as defined in this section) or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how these definitions apply.
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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