Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 653 § 653-6
Approval or denial of application (Plainville Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board may grant a license to an applicant subject to such conditions, consistent with these rules and regulations and applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, as it desires to impose. The Board shall notify the applicant, in writing, within 60 days of the public hearing conducted on the application, of its decision to grant or deny the license. B. If its decision is to deny the license, the Board shall include in its decision the reasons for such denial. Any license granted shall expire on December 31 in the year of issue but may be renewed annually upon application without such notice and hearing.
Under Plainville, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 653 § 653-6, the Board has authority to approve or deny a rental license application, and may attach conditions to any approval it grants. The Board must notify the applicant in writing of its decision within 60 days of the public hearing. If a license is denied, the written decision must explain the reasons; if granted, the license runs through December 31 of the year it is issued and can be renewed each year without requiring a new public hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental license under CH. 653 § 653-6 generally track the 60-day window following their public hearing, as that is when the Board's written decision is expected to arrive. Compliant operators review any conditions attached to an approved license and ensure those conditions are met throughout the license term, which expires December 31 of the year of issue. Annual renewal applications are typically submitted on time to avoid a lapse in licensure, since renewal does not require a new notice-and-hearing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 653 § 653-6 establishes that rental licenses in Plainville are subject to Board-imposed conditions and have a defined expiration date of December 31 each year. Tenants can check whether a landlord's license is current or was denied — and, if denied, what reasons the Board cited — since that information must be included in the Board's written decision. Tenants who have concerns about whether a rental unit is properly licensed may contact the Plainville licensing authority or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally 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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