Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 168 § 168-8
Miscellaneous (Easton Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The provisions of Chapter 30A of the General Laws shall be applicable to the Rent Board as if the Board were an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including those provisions giving agencies the power to issue, vacate, modify and enforce subpoenas and those provisions relating to judicial review of an agency order. B. The personnel, if any, of the rent board established under section two shall not be subject to Section 9A of Chapter 30 of the General Laws or Chapter 31 of the General Laws. C. The Taunton Division of the District Court Department shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court Department, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to Section 14 of Chapter 30A of the General Laws. Any and all parties aggrieved by the action(s) of the Rent Board may institute an action as provided herein. D. The Superior Court Department shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and any Rules and Regulations established hereunder, and may restrain violations thereof.
Section 168-8 of Easton's rent bylaw establishes the procedural and legal framework governing the Rent Board's operations. Under subsection A, the Board is treated as a state agency for purposes of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, giving it authority to issue and enforce subpoenas and making its orders subject to judicial review. Subsections C and D specify that both the Taunton Division of the District Court and the Superior Court share jurisdiction over petitions challenging Board actions, while the Superior Court holds authority to enforce the chapter's provisions and restrain violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 168 § 168-8, the Easton Rent Board operates with procedural powers comparable to a Massachusetts state agency, including the ability to compel testimony and documents through subpoenas. Compliant operators generally respond to Board proceedings in a timely manner and maintain thorough records, recognizing that Board orders carry the weight of an agency decision subject to formal judicial review. Landlords should be aware that enforcement of the chapter's rules and regulations can be pursued in Superior Court, which also has authority to issue restraining orders against violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 168 § 168-8 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties a clear path to challenge Rent Board actions through the courts. Any party who believes the Board acted improperly may file a petition for review in either the Taunton Division of the District Court or the Superior Court under the procedures of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 14. Tenants seeking to understand these review options may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Easton's rent regulations.
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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