Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-12
Violations and penalties (Salisbury Mobile Home Parks)
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A violation of this bylaw or of any order of the Rent Board shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 for any one offense.
Chapter 145, Section 145-12 of the Salisbury, Massachusetts Code of Bylaws establishes that any single violation of the town's rent bylaw—or of any order issued by the Rent Board—can result in a monetary fine. The maximum fine for any one offense is $1,000. This provision applies to violations of the bylaw's requirements as well as failures to comply with specific Rent Board directives.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 145 § 145-12, property owners and managers in Salisbury are subject to fines of up to $1,000 for each individual offense involving a breach of the rent bylaw or noncompliance with a Rent Board order. Operators who stay current with Rent Board decisions affecting their properties and maintain practices consistent with CH. 145 generally avoid exposure to these penalties. Keeping thorough records of compliance with any Rent Board orders is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate good-faith adherence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 145 § 145-12 gives the Salisbury Rent Board authority to back its orders with financial penalties of up to $1,000 per offense, which can be a meaningful enforcement tool when a landlord fails to comply with a Rent Board directive. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated the rent bylaw or ignored a Rent Board order may consider filing a complaint with the Rent Board to initiate a review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Salisbury's local ordinances 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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