Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-11
Defense to summary process for possession (Salisbury Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
The Rent Board may issue orders which shall be a defense to an action of summary process for possession and such orders shall be reviewable as herein provided.
Under Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 145 § 145-11, the Rent Board has the authority to issue orders that can serve as a legal defense in a summary process (eviction) proceeding. When such an order is in place, a tenant facing a possession action may invoke it as a shield against removal. These orders are also subject to review through the procedures established elsewhere in the bylaw.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 145 § 145-11, a landlord pursuing a summary process action for possession should be aware that an outstanding Rent Board order may constitute a valid defense that a tenant can raise in court. Operators who stay current with Rent Board proceedings and ensure compliance with any issued orders are generally better positioned when initiating possession actions. Reviewing the full scope of CH. 145 before filing any eviction proceeding is a common practice among compliant property managers in Salisbury.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 145 § 145-11 establishes that a Rent Board order can be raised as a defense if a landlord brings a summary process action seeking possession of your home. If the Rent Board has issued an order relevant to your tenancy, that order may be presented in eviction proceedings as a legal defense. Tenants who believe a Rent Board order applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how to raise this defense and what review options are available under the bylaw.
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
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation