Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-7
Incorporation of Administrative Procedure Act (Salisbury Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
The provisions of MGL c. 30A shall be applicable to the Rent Board, established under § 145-2 , as if said Rent Board were an agency of the Commonwealth, including those provisions giving agencies the power to issue, vacate, modify and enforce subpoenas, as well as those provisions relating to judicial review of an agency order.
Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 145 § 145-7 extends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A — the state Administrative Procedure Act — to the local Rent Board as though it were a state agency. This means the Rent Board operates under the same procedural rules that govern state agencies, including the authority to issue, vacate, and modify subpoenas, and the availability of judicial review for its orders. The provision ensures that parties appearing before the Rent Board have access to the same procedural protections they would have before a Commonwealth agency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 145 § 145-7, property owners and managers dealing with Rent Board proceedings in Salisbury can expect the Board to follow the procedural framework of MGL c. 30A, the state Administrative Procedure Act. This includes the Board's power to compel the production of documents or testimony through subpoenas, which compliant operators generally respond to in a timely and complete manner. Landlords should also be aware that Rent Board orders are subject to judicial review under the same standards that apply to state agency decisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 145 § 145-7 means that the Salisbury Rent Board must follow the procedural rules of MGL c. 30A, giving tenants the same procedural protections they would have before a state agency. Among other things, this includes the right to seek judicial review of a Rent Board order if a party believes the Board acted improperly. Tenants who believe a Rent Board decision was procedurally flawed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what review options may be available under Chapter 30A.
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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