Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-3
Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
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[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21 ] There is hereby established a Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board consisting of five residents of Easton. The Select Board shall serve as the initial Board hereunder but may elect to appoint other residents. Should the Select Board appoint other residents, the new members of the Board shall be appointed for a term of five years, provided however that of the members first appointed to the Board by the Select Board, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two years, one shall be appointed for a term of three years, one shall be appointed for a term of four years and one shall be appointed for a term of five years. Thereafter, the Select Board shall appoint each successor to a term of five years. Any vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled by the Select Board for the unexpired term. At the first meeting after the start of each new fiscal year, the Rent Board shall elect from its members a Chair, a Vice-Chair and a Clerk. No member of the Rent Board shall be a Mobile Home Park owner, a Mobile Home Park licensee or a Mobile Home Park tenant, or have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in a Mobile Home Park located in Easton.
Section 168-3 of Easton's Code of Bylaws establishes a five-member Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board composed of Easton residents. The Select Board initially serves in this role but may appoint other residents to staggered terms ranging from one to five years, with subsequent appointments lasting five years each. Vacancies are filled by the Select Board for the remainder of the unexpired term, and no board member may have any ownership, licensing, tenancy, or financial interest—direct or indirect—in an Easton mobile home park, ensuring an impartial governing body.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mobile home park owners and licensees in Easton should be aware that under CH. 168 § 168-3, they are explicitly disqualified from serving on the Rent Control Board, and any direct or indirect financial interest in an Easton mobile home park similarly bars membership. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Board's composition and meeting schedule, since the Board—chaired by officers elected at the first meeting of each fiscal year—is the body with authority over rent control matters affecting their parks. Staying informed about Board membership and any vacancies helps operators understand who holds decision-making authority at any given time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 168 § 168-3, mobile home park tenants in Easton are also disqualified from serving on the Rent Control Board, a structural safeguard designed to keep the Board neutral and free from conflicts of interest on all sides. The Board, appointed by the Select Board and led by officers elected annually, is the body that oversees rent control matters for mobile home parks in Easton. Tenants who have concerns about rent-related issues may consider contacting the Rent Control Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what avenues are available under this chapter.
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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