Cheshire, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 155 § 155-6
Review (Cheshire Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Board and its actions shall be subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A (Administrative Procedures Act) as if the Board were an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. Jurisdiction. (1) The District Court of Berkshire County shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 14 . (2) The Superior Court and the District Court of Berkshire County shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the Act, and any violations thereof.
Under Cheshire, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 155 § 155-6, the local Rent Control Board operates under the same administrative-procedure rules that govern state agencies in Massachusetts, specifically those found in MGL Chapter 30A. Decisions made by the Board can be challenged through a formal petition for judicial review, which may be filed in either the District Court of Berkshire County or the Superior Court. Both courts share authority to hear cases enforcing the underlying Act and addressing any violations of its provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a property owner or manager subject to Cheshire's rent regulations, CH. 155 § 155-6 means that Board proceedings follow the structured procedural requirements of MGL Chapter 30A, including notice and hearing standards typical of state administrative agencies. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of all Board interactions, decisions, and correspondence, since those records become relevant if a matter proceeds to judicial review. Either the District Court of Berkshire County or the Superior Court can hear enforcement actions, so operators benefit from understanding that both venues are available to any party.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 155 § 155-6 establishes that tenants have access to formal judicial review of Board decisions under MGL Chapter 30A, § 14, meaning an unfavorable Board outcome is not necessarily the final word. Tenants may file a petition for review in either the District Court of Berkshire County or the Superior Court, both of which also hold authority to enforce the Act and address violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Berkshire County courts can help explain what the review process generally involves and what procedural steps are typically required.
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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