Easton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 506 § 506-7
Jurisdiction (Easton Mobile Home Park Rules and Regulations)
Operative Text
The Taunton District Court shall have original jurisdiction concurrently with the Bristol County Superior Court for review of any decision of the Board, brought pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 14. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the requirements of these regulations as well as the above-described Special Act and Bylaw [1] and may restrain violations thereof. [1] Editor's Note: Refers to Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2013 and the Mobile Home Parks Bylaw adopted by STM 2-6-2012, Art. 1 (See Ch. 168 , Mobile Home Parks.), mentioned in the preamble to these rules and regulations.
Section 506-7 of Easton's Code of Bylaws establishes which courts have authority over matters arising under the town's mobile home park rent regulations. The Taunton District Court and the Bristol County Superior Court share concurrent original jurisdiction to review decisions made by the Board under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 14. Additionally, the Superior Court holds the power to enforce the regulations themselves—as well as the underlying Special Act and Bylaw—and can issue orders to stop violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 506 § 506-7, operators of mobile home parks in Easton should be aware that compliance with the Board's decisions and the underlying regulations is enforceable directly through the Bristol County Superior Court. The Superior Court is empowered to restrain violations, meaning a court injunction is a potential consequence of non-compliance—not just an administrative sanction. Compliant operators generally maintain records of Board decisions and ensure their park practices align with both the Special Act (Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2013) and the Mobile Home Parks Bylaw referenced in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 506-7 gives residents the important assurance that the regulations governing their mobile home park can be enforced in court, not only through the Board's administrative process. If a Board decision is disputed, either the Taunton District Court or the Bristol County Superior Court can hear that challenge under MGL c. 30A, § 14. Tenants who believe the regulations or a Board decision are being ignored may find it useful to contact a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what court-based enforcement options, including seeking a restraining order through the Superior Court, may be available.
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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