Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 440 § 440-10
Information to be supplied in connection with petitions for adjustment (Kingston Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
Operative Text
A. Upon receipt by the Board of a petition for adjustment of maximum rent, the Board shall request any and all relevant documents; including but not limited to: (1) Reviewed financial statements for the three years preceding the filing of the notice of claim; such statements should clearly set forth income, sources of income, and a detailed breakdown of operating expenses. (2) An interim updated financial statement showing income and operating expenses for the current year. (3) A complete and current balance sheet. (4) A statement of the number of employees, job titles and descriptions of any employee whose employment relates to the affected mobile home park. (5) Current capital improvements and proposed dates of completion. (6) Proposed capital improvements and dates of completion. (7) Proposed budget for the year in which the increase is to be effective. (8) A statement of the rate of return sought and the assessed valuation of the property. B. In any case where the owner seeking an upward adjustment in rent owns and operates more than one manufactured housing community, all financial documentation submitted shall pertain solely to the operation of the manufactured housing community for which the upward adjustment is sought. C. Upon receipt by the Board of a petition for a downward adjustment of maximum rent, the Board may request documents, which information shall include but not be limited to: (1) Written reason for such downward adjustment; (2) Any evidence, financial or otherwise, supporting such downward adjustment.
Kingston, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 440 § 440-10 establishes what financial and operational documentation the Rent Control Board must request when it receives a petition to adjust the maximum rent in a mobile home or manufactured housing community. For upward adjustment petitions, the Board is required to gather a defined set of records — including multi-year financial statements, balance sheets, employee information, and capital improvement plans — while for downward adjustment petitions, the Board has discretion to request supporting evidence. When a park owner operates more than one manufactured housing community, the financial documentation submitted must be limited to the specific community for which the adjustment is sought.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 440 § 440-10, operators of manufactured housing communities in Kingston who file a petition for an upward rent adjustment should be prepared to provide a comprehensive package of financial records covering the three prior years, an interim current-year statement, a balance sheet, employee details, capital improvement schedules, a proposed budget, and a statement of the rate of return sought. When the same owner operates multiple communities, compliant operators ensure that all submitted financial documentation is segregated to reflect only the community named in the petition. Keeping organized, community-specific financial records on an ongoing basis supports a smoother response when the Board makes its documentary requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 440 § 440-10 gives residents of Kingston manufactured housing communities an indirect but meaningful protection: when a park owner petitions for a rent increase, the Board is required to collect detailed financial documentation before any adjustment can be considered. Tenants may find it useful to understand that the rule limits the owner's submission to financials specific to their community, which can be relevant if questions arise about whether submitted records accurately reflect local operations. Residents who believe the documentation requirements have not been met may raise the issue before the Board or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts mobile home park 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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