Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-1
Purpose (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
The purpose of this chapter is to provide, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2013 (the "Acts"), for the regulation of rents for the use or occupancy of Mobile Home Park Sites in the Town, for the regulation of eviction of Mobile Home Park tenants, for the establishment of minimum standards for use and occupancy of mobile home park accommodations, for the registration by owners of mobile home parks, and for the establishment of a Rent Control Board with the powers and duties prescribed herein. In accordance with the Acts, this chapter and any Rules and Regulations established hereunder exist to ensure equity in the cost of housing for residents of Mobile Home Parks.
Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 168 § 168-1 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's mobile home park regulation framework, enacted under Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2013. The chapter covers rent regulation, eviction protections, minimum habitability standards, owner registration requirements, and the creation of a Rent Control Board. Its stated aim is to promote housing cost equity for residents living in mobile home parks within Easton.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 168 § 168-1, mobile home park owners and operators in Easton are subject to a comprehensive regulatory framework that includes rent oversight, eviction rules, minimum accommodation standards, and a registration requirement. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the chapter and any Rules and Regulations issued under it, and ensure their parks are properly registered with the town. The Rent Control Board established by this chapter holds powers and duties that directly affect how park owners manage their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 168 § 168-1 signals that mobile home park residents in Easton have protections spanning rent levels, eviction procedures, and minimum living standards, all grounded in Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2013. The Rent Control Board created under this chapter is a key body where tenants may be able to raise concerns or seek enforcement of their rights. Tenants who believe these protections are not being honored can look into contacting the Easton Rent Control Board or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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