Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 440 § 440-9
Conference of jurisdiction (Kingston Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
Operative Text
The Plymouth Division of the District Court Department shall have original jurisdiction concurrently with the Superior Court of all petitions for review brought pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 14 . The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 and Chapter 22 of the Town of Kingston General Bylaws [1] and may restrain violations thereof. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 208 , Manufactured Housing, and the copy of Acts 2002, Ch. 100, included as an attachment to said chapter.
Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 440 § 440-9 establishes which courts have authority over disputes arising under the town's manufactured housing regulations. The Plymouth Division of the District Court and the Superior Court share concurrent jurisdiction over petitions for judicial review filed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 14. Additionally, the Superior Court holds authority to enforce Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 and Chapter 22 of Kingston's General Bylaws, and can issue orders to stop violations of those laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 440 § 440-9, operators of manufactured housing communities in Kingston should be aware that enforcement of the town's manufactured housing rules can be pursued in Superior Court, which has the power to issue restraining orders against violations. Compliant operators generally maintain their practices in accordance with Chapter 22 of the Kingston General Bylaws and Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 to avoid court-ordered remedies. Knowing that both the District Court and Superior Court may hear review petitions helps operators understand the legal landscape in which disputes may unfold.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 440 § 440-9 means that tenants in Kingston manufactured housing communities have access to more than one court when seeking judicial review of decisions made under the town's housing regulations. A petition for review under MGL c. 30A, § 14 may be filed in either the Plymouth Division of the District Court or the Superior Court, giving tenants some flexibility in where they pursue their claims. Tenants who believe a violation of Chapter 22 or Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2002 has occurred may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand which forum and process may be available to them.
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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