West Stockbridge, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 170 § 170-5

A. The Board shall consider a petition for an adjustment of rent filed by an owner or a tenant of a mobile home park situated in the Town. All petitions shall be filed with the Town Clerk, who shall sign and date them. No application may be accepted by the Town Clerk unless accompanied by the filing fee as established by the Board through its rules and regulations. In cases of multiple mobile home park ownership, the landlord shall segregate the financial information for the specific park(s) located within the Town. B. Owner's petition. The following information shall be submitted to the Board with the filing of the application for rent adjustment by the owner of a mobile home park. No Board action shall be initiated without the following supporting documentation: (1) Financial statements for the three years preceding the filing of the application for rent adjustment; such statements should clearly set forth income, sources of income, and a detailed breakdown of operating expenses; (2) An interim updated financial statement showing income and operating expenses for the current calendar year and last 12 months immediately prior to the current petition; (3) A complete and current balance sheet; (4) A statement of the number of employees, job titles and descriptions, and salaries for any employee whose employment relates to the affected mobile home park; (5) Current capital improvements and dates of completion; (6) Proposed capital improvements and proposed dates of completion; (7) Proposed budget for the year in which the increase is to be effective; (8) A statement of the rate or return sought and the assessed valuation of the property where the mobile home park is located. C. The Board shall require payment of a filing fee, in an amount to be established by its rules and regulations, by any and all parties that make application to request a rent adjustment under this bylaw.