Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 195 § 195-6
Regulation of evictions; summary process (Chicopee Mobile Home Parks)
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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 Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 195 § 195-6, the local Board has authority to regulate how tenants at mobile home parks may be evicted. The Board can issue orders that, if applicable, serve as a legal defense against a landlord's court action seeking possession of the premises. This provision creates a regulatory check on the eviction process specifically within the mobile home park context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 195 § 195-6 gives the Chicopee Board authority to issue orders governing evictions at mobile home parks, and those orders can directly affect summary process proceedings in court. Operators of mobile home parks generally stay informed of any Board orders in effect before initiating eviction actions, since a valid Board order can be raised as a defense by a tenant. Maintaining awareness of current Board regulations helps ensure that eviction procedures align with local requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 195 § 195-6 provides mobile home park tenants in Chicopee with a meaningful protection: if the Board has issued an order relevant to your situation, that order may serve as a defense in a summary process (eviction) court case. Tenants facing eviction proceedings may want to check with the Chicopee Board to determine whether any applicable orders have been issued under this provision. 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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