Chicopee, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 195 § 195-8
Violations and penalties (Chicopee Mobile Home Parks)
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Violations of this article or any order of the Board shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 for any one offense.
Chapter 195, Section 195-8 of the Chicopee Code of Bylaws establishes that any violation of the rental regulations article or any order issued by the Board carries a potential fine. The maximum financial penalty for a single offense is $1,000. Each separate offense may be treated as its own violation subject to this penalty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 195 § 195-8, property owners and managers in Chicopee are subject to fines of up to $1,000 for each offense involving a violation of the article's requirements or a Board order. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their adherence to Board directives and the broader rental regulations to demonstrate good-faith compliance. Staying current with any orders issued by the Board is a standard practice for avoiding exposure to these penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 195 § 195-8 gives tenants in Chicopee a framework to understand that landlord violations of the rental regulations article or Board orders can result in fines of up to $1,000 per offense. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider documenting the issue and bringing it to the attention of the relevant local Board. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord fails to comply with local rental regulations or Board orders.
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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