Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-6
Summary process (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
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The Rent Board may adopt rules regulating the evictions of tenants at Mobile Home Parks, and the Rent Board may issue orders which shall be a defense to an action of summary process for possession.
Under Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 168 § 168-6, the Rent Board is authorized to create rules governing how tenants at Mobile Home Parks may be evicted. Additionally, the Rent Board can issue orders that a tenant may use as a legal defense against a landlord's court action seeking possession of the premises. This provision gives the Rent Board meaningful authority over both the rulemaking and adjudicative sides of the eviction process in Mobile Home Parks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 168 § 168-6, operators of Mobile Home Parks in Easton should be aware that the Rent Board has authority to adopt rules that govern the eviction process. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with any Rent Board rules issued under this section before initiating a summary process action, since a Rent Board order in a tenant's favor can serve as a defense in court. Staying current with Rent Board rulemaking helps operators understand the procedural landscape before pursuing possession.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 168 § 168-6 gives Mobile Home Park tenants in Easton a meaningful protection: if the Rent Board has issued an order relevant to your situation, that order may be raised as a defense in a summary process (eviction) court proceeding. Tenants facing eviction may want to check whether any Rent Board rules or orders apply to their circumstances, and contacting the Easton Rent Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what protections may be available. Understanding what orders the Rent Board has issued under this section is an important step in knowing what defenses may exist in a summary process action.
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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