Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 653 § 653-1
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Pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 140 , the Board of Health of the Town of Plainville hereby establishes the following rules and regulations governing the establishment, development, and operation of mobile home parks.
Section 653-1 of Plainville's Code of Bylaws establishes the legal foundation for the town's mobile home park regulations, grounding them in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140. This provision grants the Plainville Board of Health the authority to set and enforce rules covering how mobile home parks are created, expanded, and run within town limits. It functions as the enabling clause that gives the subsequent regulations in Chapter 653 their legal standing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers of mobile home parks in Plainville should recognize that CH. 653 § 653-1 places regulatory authority squarely with the Plainville Board of Health, acting under MGL c. 140. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 653 to understand which aspects of park establishment, development, and ongoing operation are subject to Board of Health oversight. Staying current with any Board of Health updates or amendments to these regulations is a standard practice for lawful park management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Plainville should be aware that CH. 653 § 653-1 establishes the Board of Health as the governing body overseeing park conditions and operations under Massachusetts state law. This means the Board of Health is a potential avenue for raising concerns about how a park is being established or operated. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts mobile home park law can help residents understand what protections and remedies may be available under Chapter 653 and MGL c. 140.
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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