Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-4
Powers and duties (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
The Rent Board shall have the following powers and duties: A. The Rent Board shall regulate: rents; minimum standards for the use of occupancy of Mobile Home Park Sites; registrations by owners of Mobile Home Parks and the evictions of tenants therefrom. B. The Rent Board shall have all powers necessary or convenient to perform its functions. The Rent Board may make Rules and Regulations, may require information from said owners under penalty of perjury relating to their Mobile Home Park Sites, may sue and be sued, may compel the attendance of persons and the production of papers and information, and may issue appropriate orders which shall be binding on both the owner and tenants of Mobile Home Park Sites.
Section 168-4 of Easton's Code of Bylaws establishes the Rent Board as the central authority over mobile home park rents, occupancy standards, owner registrations, and tenant evictions within the town. The Board is granted broad operational powers, including the ability to adopt rules, compel testimony and document production, and issue binding orders on both owners and tenants. Information submitted to the Board by park owners may be required under penalty of perjury, giving the Board meaningful tools to verify compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 168 § 168-4, mobile home park owners in Easton are subject to the Rent Board's authority over rents, site occupancy standards, and registration requirements. Compliant operators generally register their parks as required, respond accurately and completely to any information requests from the Board—understanding that responses may be made under penalty of perjury—and follow any orders the Board issues. Staying current with the Board's rules and regulations helps owners avoid binding adverse orders or enforcement actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-4 gives the Easton Rent Board the authority to regulate rents, set minimum occupancy standards, and oversee eviction proceedings at mobile home parks, providing tenants with a formal body to turn to when issues arise. Tenants may benefit from the Board's power to issue binding orders on park owners and to compel the production of relevant documents and information. Those with concerns about rent levels, site conditions, or eviction proceedings at a mobile home park can look to the Rent Board as a starting point, and may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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