Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-36
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(a) The Rent Board shall, as provided in Sections 18-51 , 18-53 and 18-54 , establish and adopt the maximum rent that may be charged for mobile home park accommodations. (b) They shall grant or deny certificates of eviction as provided under Section 18-71 . (c) They shall bring such proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this article or to enforce any policy, rule, ruling, regulation, or order promulgated or issued by the Board under this article. (d) The Board may refer any appropriate matter to the assessing health, fire, building inspection departments, or other appropriate departments and may, at the request of any park owner or management, render a binding advisory opinion as to the permissible impact of a proposed capital improvement on the rents.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-36 outlines the core duties of the Peabody Rent Board as it relates to mobile home park accommodations. The Board is responsible for setting maximum allowable rents, deciding whether to grant or deny eviction certificates, and initiating enforcement proceedings when the article's rules or its own orders are violated. The Board may also coordinate with other city departments—such as health, fire, and building inspection—and can issue binding advisory opinions on how proposed capital improvements may affect rents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-36, mobile home park owners and managers operate within a framework where the Rent Board sets the ceiling on what may be charged for accommodations. Compliant operators generally stay informed of the maximum rents established by the Board and seek a binding advisory opinion from the Board before implementing capital improvements that could affect rent levels. Operators also typically ensure their eviction processes align with the certificate requirements the Board administers under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-36 establishes that the Rent Board holds meaningful authority over mobile home park rents and evictions in Peabody, which can be relevant to tenants facing rent increases or eviction proceedings. Tenants may find it useful to know that the Board has the power to bring enforcement proceedings if the article's provisions or its own orders are not followed. Residents who believe a rule under this article has been violated can consider contacting the Peabody Rent Board directly or reaching out to 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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