Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 440 § 440-1
Authority (Kingston Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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In accordance with Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 and Mobile Home Park Rent Control Bylaw adopted by Special Town Meeting held on October 7, 2002, by the Town of Kingston, after hearing in accordance with applicable law, the Kingston Manufactured Housing Accommodations Board hereby adopts the following regulations for the purpose of regulating rents, standards and evictions in mobile home parks within its jurisdiction. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 208 , Manufactured Housing, and the copy of Acts 2002, Ch. 100, included as an attachment to said chapter.
Section 440-1 establishes the legal foundation for Kingston's mobile home park rent regulations, tracing authority to Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 and a Special Town Meeting vote held on October 7, 2002. Under this provision, the Kingston Manufactured Housing Accommodations Board is empowered to adopt rules governing rents, housing standards, and evictions in mobile home parks within Kingston's boundaries. The regulations exist as a local exercise of authority granted by state law, and companion provisions can be found in Chapter 208 of the Kingston Code.
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Operators of mobile home parks in Kingston should be aware that Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 440 § 440-1 places their properties under the jurisdiction of the Kingston Manufactured Housing Accommodations Board, which derives its authority from both state law and a local town meeting vote. Compliant park operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 440 alongside Chapter 208 (Manufactured Housing) to understand the rent, standards, and eviction rules that flow from this foundational authority. Staying current with any Board proceedings or regulatory updates is a common practice among operators subject to this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Kingston benefit from a regulatory structure established under CH. 440 § 440-1, which gives the Kingston Manufactured Housing Accommodations Board authority over rents, living standards, and eviction practices. Tenants who believe a park operator is not complying with rules issued under this authority may consider contacting the Kingston Manufactured Housing Accommodations Board directly, as it is the body empowered to oversee these matters. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts manufactured housing law can also help residents understand how Chapter 208 and the broader Chapter 440 regulations may apply to their circumstances.
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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