Raynham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 230 § 230-14
Violations and penalties (Raynham Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks)
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[Amended 5-16-2022 ATM by Art. 26] Violations of this bylaw or any order of the Rent Board shall be punishable a fine of not more than $300 for any one offense.
Under Raynham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 230 § 230-14, any violation of the town's rent bylaw or any order issued by the Rent Board may result in a fine of up to $300 per offense. The provision was amended in May 2022 and establishes a monetary ceiling on penalties for individual infractions. It applies to violations of the bylaw's requirements as well as failures to comply with Rent Board directives.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Raynham's rent regulations should be aware that CH. 230 § 230-14 authorizes fines of up to $300 for each separate offense involving a bylaw violation or noncompliance with a Rent Board order. Operators who maintain consistent compliance with both the written bylaw and any board-issued orders generally avoid exposure to these penalties. Keeping thorough records of rent practices and promptly responding to Rent Board communications are actions commonly associated with compliant operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 230 § 230-14 establishes that violations of Raynham's rent bylaw or Rent Board orders are punishable by fines of up to $300 per offense, which means tenants have a regulatory framework backing up the protections in the bylaw. If a landlord appears to be violating the bylaw or ignoring a Rent Board order, tenants may consider raising the violation with the Raynham Rent Board directly. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts local rent regulations can help explain what options are generally available under this provision.
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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