Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 12 § 12-3
Duties and powers (Williamstown Mobile Home Rent Control)
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A. The Board shall regulate rents, set minimum standards for use or occupancy of mobile home park accommodations and evictions of tenants therefrom; and may require information of said owners relating to their parks under penalties of perjury. B. The Board may make rules and regulations, sue and be sued, compel attendance of persons and the production of papers and information, and issue appropriate order which shall be binding on both the owner and tenant of such mobile home park accommodations.
Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 12 § 12-3 establishes a Board with broad authority over mobile home park accommodations in Williamstown. The Board is empowered to regulate rents, set minimum occupancy and use standards, and govern eviction procedures. It can also compel owners to provide park-related information under penalty of perjury, issue binding orders on both owners and tenants, and take or defend legal action in court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 12 § 12-3, mobile home park owners in Williamstown are subject to the Board's authority to regulate rents and set minimum standards for use and occupancy. Compliant operators generally respond to Board requests for park-related information and do so accurately, as submissions are made under penalties of perjury. Owners should also be aware that orders issued by the Board are binding and that the Board has the power to compel the production of documents and attendance of persons.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 12 § 12-3 gives the Williamstown Board the authority to set minimum standards for mobile home park accommodations and to regulate evictions, which means tenants have a regulatory body they may turn to when those standards are not met. The Board can issue binding orders that apply to both owners and tenants, and it has the power to sue and be sued, providing a formal avenue for dispute resolution. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider contacting the Board directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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