Preemption Notice

This local rule is preempted in part by Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P) for certain properties in this jurisdiction.

Preemption Notice

This local rule is preempted in part by Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P) for mobile home park.

Ludlow, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. XII (2026) § XII-1

Mobile home rent control board

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Operative Text

Ludlow, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. XII (2026) § XII-1
The mobile home rent control board shall consist of five members appointed by the board of selectmen. The members in the first instance shall be appointed as follows: two for a term of three years; two for a term of two years; one for a term of one year. After expiration of the aforesaid terms, each subsequent appointment shall be for a period of three years. In the event of a vacancy in a seat, the board of selectmen may fill said vacancy for the remainder of the term. There will be no monetary compensation for mobile home rent control board members.
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Plain English

Ludlow Code of Ordinances ch. XII § XII-1 establishes a five-member Mobile Home Rent Control Board, with members appointed by the Board of Selectmen to staggered initial terms of one, two, or three years, and subsequent terms of three years each. Vacancies may be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the remainder of the unexpired term. Board members serve without monetary compensation.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Ludlow Code of Ordinances ch. XII § XII-1, the Mobile Home Rent Control Board is the governing body that oversees mobile home rent control in Ludlow. Operators of mobile home parks subject to local rent control should be aware that this board is composed of appointed volunteers and that its composition and appointment process are set by ordinance. Staying informed about board membership and meeting schedules is a general practice for operators who may need to appear before or interact with the board.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ludlow Code of Ordinances ch. XII § XII-1 creates the Mobile Home Rent Control Board, which is the local body responsible for administering mobile home rent control protections in Ludlow. Tenants in mobile home parks may have the ability to bring rent-related concerns before this board, and understanding its structure can help in knowing where to direct questions or complaints. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ludlow's ordinances can help explain how to engage with the board and what processes are available.

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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