North Adams, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 26 § 26-6
Review (North Adams Mobile Home Park Rent Control, Board)
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[Ord. of 9-15-1982 , § 1] (a) The board and its actions shall be subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A (Administrative Procedures Act) as if the board were an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (b) _____ (1) The District Court of Berkshire County shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter 30A of the General Laws. (2) The Superior Court and the District Court of Berkshire County shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and any violations thereof.
North Adams, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 26 § 26-6 establishes that the local rent board operates under the same administrative procedures that govern state agencies in Massachusetts, specifically those set out in Chapter 30A of the General Laws. Decisions made by the board can be challenged through a formal petition for review, which may be filed in either the District Court of Berkshire County or the Superior Court. Both courts also share the authority to enforce the chapter's requirements and address any violations of its provisions.
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Under CH. 26 § 26-6, property owners and managers should be aware that the rent board's proceedings follow the procedural standards of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, meaning its decisions carry the weight of formal administrative rulings. Compliant operators generally keep thorough records of all board interactions and rulings, since those records become relevant if a matter proceeds to judicial review in Berkshire County District Court or Superior Court. Understanding that both courts hold concurrent enforcement jurisdiction helps operators anticipate the venues through which compliance disputes may be resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 26 § 26-6 gives tenants meaningful procedural protections by requiring the rent board to follow the same administrative standards applied to state agencies under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A. If a tenant believes a board decision was improper, the provision establishes that a petition for review can be brought in either the District Court of Berkshire County or the Superior Court. Tenants seeking to understand their options under this provision may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Massachusetts administrative and housing law.
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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