Preemption Notice

This local rule is preempted in part by Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P) for certain properties in this jurisdiction.

Preemption Notice

This local rule is preempted in part by Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P) for mobile home park.

North Reading, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 116 § 116-2

Establishment and appointment (North Reading Mobile Homes)

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North ReadingRent Control

Operative Text

North Reading, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 116 § 116-2
[Amended 6-4-2018 ATM by Art. 28, approved 9-21-2018] There shall be a Mobile Home Rent Control Board, comprised of three town residents, excluding mobile home park owners and tenants appointed by the Select Board. Initial appointments shall be for one (1), two (2) and three (3) years, with subsequent terms to be three years.
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Plain English

North Reading, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 116 § 116-2 establishes a Mobile Home Rent Control Board consisting of three town residents appointed by the Select Board. The provision explicitly excludes mobile home park owners and tenants from serving on the board. Initial board members serve staggered terms of one, two, and three years, with all subsequent terms lasting three years.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under CH. 116 § 116-2, the Mobile Home Rent Control Board is the governing body that mobile home park operators in North Reading should be aware of when it comes to rent control matters. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the board's composition and appointment structure, as the board's decisions can directly affect rental practices. Staying informed about board membership and meeting schedules is a common practice among operators subject to this chapter.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

CH. 116 § 116-2 establishes the Mobile Home Rent Control Board as the body responsible for overseeing mobile home rent control in North Reading, though notably tenants are not eligible to serve as board members. Mobile home park tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 116 have been affected may consider directing inquiries or complaints to this board. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts mobile home park regulations can be a resource for understanding how the board's structure and processes may relate to a tenant's situation.

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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