Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-31
Establishment; membership
Operative Text
There is hereby established a Rent Board, the membership of which shall include one owner or such person nominated by an owner to serve as the owner's designee and four residents of the City, one of whom is a tenant and three representing the public interest, none of whom are tenants or owners.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-31 formally creates a Rent Board for the city and defines how its five seats are filled. One seat is reserved for a property owner or that owner's designated representative, one seat goes to a tenant who is a city resident, and the remaining three seats are held by city residents who represent the general public and are neither tenants nor owners. This structure is intended to balance the interests of different stakeholders in local rental housing matters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-31, property owners have a designated seat on the Rent Board, either filled directly by an owner or by a person the owner nominates as a designee. Operators who want to participate in shaping local rent policy generally stay informed about how that seat is nominated and filled. Understanding the Board's composition can help owners anticipate how decisions affecting rental properties are made at the local level.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-31 guarantees that at least one tenant who is a city resident holds a seat on the Rent Board, giving tenants a direct voice in the body that oversees local rent matters. Tenants who have concerns about rent-related issues in Peabody can direct those concerns to the Rent Board, which includes a member specifically representing tenant interests. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Peabody's ordinances can help residents understand how to engage with the Board's processes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.