Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 12 § 12-5
Evictions (Williamstown Mobile Home Rent Control)
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The Board may regulate evictions of tenants at mobile home parks and may issue orders, which shall be a defense to an action of summary process for possession.
Under Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 12 § 12-5, the local Board has authority to regulate how evictions are carried out at mobile home parks within the jurisdiction. The Board can issue formal orders in connection with those evictions, and any such order may be raised as a legal defense in a summary process (eviction) court proceeding. This provision creates a layer of local oversight on top of whatever state eviction procedures may otherwise apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 12 § 12-5 gives the Williamstown Board authority to issue orders governing evictions at mobile home parks, meaning operators generally stay informed of any Board rules or orders that apply to their park before initiating a removal action. A compliant operator typically ensures that any eviction proceeding is consistent with Board-issued orders, since a tenant may raise such an order as a defense in summary process court. Keeping records of Board communications and any applicable orders is a common practice for mobile home park operators in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 12 § 12-5, if you live in a Williamstown mobile home park and face eviction, any order issued by the Board may serve as a formal defense in a summary process court action brought against you. Tenants in this situation may want to check with the Williamstown Board to determine whether any relevant orders have been issued that could apply to their circumstances. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts mobile home park law can help explain how Board orders interact with court proceedings.
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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