North Attleborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 363 § 363-6
Suspension or revocation of license (North Attleborough Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board of Health may suspend or revoke a license issued under the material sections of MGL c. 140 and these rules if the holder of the license violates or fails to comply with a condition, limitation, or restriction contained in the license. B. The licensee or holder of the license shall be given at least five days' written notice of a possible suspension and/or revocation by the Board of Health, together with a written statement of the reasons thereof. Such notice shall set forth the time, date and place at which the Board of Health shall hold a public hearing on the issue of a possible suspension and/or revocation. At said hearing, the licensee or holder of the license shall have the right to present evidence and witnesses as well as cross-examine the witnesses of the Board of Health. The Board of Health shall notify the licensee or the holder of the license of its decision, together with the reasons for same, by written notice within seven days of the termination of the public hearing. Said notice shall be forwarded by certified mail and filing with the Town Clerk. C. A person aggrieved by such suspension or revocation may, within 30 days after said mailing and filing, file an appeal with a court of competent jurisdiction.
North Attleborough Code of Bylaws CH. 363 § 363-6 establishes the process by which the Board of Health may suspend or revoke a rental housing license when a licensee fails to comply with the conditions, limitations, or restrictions attached to that license. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, the licensee must receive at least five days' written notice and an opportunity to be heard at a public hearing, where they may present evidence, call witnesses, and cross-examine the Board's witnesses. The Board must issue a written decision within seven days of the hearing's conclusion, and any person aggrieved by the outcome has 30 days from the certified mailing and filing of that decision to appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 363 § 363-6, operators who hold a license issued pursuant to MGL c. 140 and North Attleborough's rules generally maintain compliance with every condition, limitation, and restriction written into that license to avoid triggering suspension or revocation proceedings. A compliant operator who does receive a notice of possible suspension or revocation typically reviews the written statement of reasons carefully, prepares to participate in the public hearing, and gathers any evidence or witnesses relevant to the Board of Health's stated concerns. Operators also track the seven-day window after the hearing within which the Board must issue its written decision, and note that any appeal of an adverse decision must be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of certified mailing and filing with the Town Clerk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 363 § 363-6 gives tenants and other affected parties context for understanding when and how a landlord's rental license in North Attleborough can be suspended or revoked by the Board of Health. If a landlord is found to have violated license conditions, the public hearing process described in this section creates a formal record that tenants may find relevant when documenting housing conditions or pursuing complaints. Individuals who believe they are aggrieved by a Board of Health decision under this provision have 30 days from the certified mailing and filing of that decision to seek review in a court of competent jurisdiction, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what that process generally involves.
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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