Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-57
Information to be supplied in connection with homeowner or resident petitions and Board initiated actions for adjustment
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Upon receipt by the Board of a homeowner or resident petition for adjustment of maximum rent, or upon action initiated by the Board for adjustment of maximum rent, the owner shall furnish to the Board within a reasonable time after a written demand therefor an information statement on forms approved by the Board.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-57, when a rent adjustment petition is filed by a homeowner or resident—or when the Board itself initiates a rent adjustment action—the property owner is required to submit a completed information statement to the Board. The statement must be on a Board-approved form and must be provided within a reasonable time after the Board issues a written demand for it. This rule ensures the Board has the factual information it needs to evaluate any proposed change to the maximum allowable rent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-57, property owners should be prepared to respond promptly whenever the Board issues a written demand for an information statement in connection with a rent adjustment proceeding. Compliant operators typically keep accurate records of income, expenses, and property details so that Board-approved forms can be completed accurately and submitted within a reasonable timeframe. Maintaining organized documentation in advance helps ensure that responses to Board demands are timely and complete.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-57 establishes that when a resident files a petition for rent adjustment, the Board has the authority to require the property owner to submit a formal information statement on an approved form. Tenants who have filed such a petition may find it useful to monitor whether the Board has issued a written demand to the owner and whether the owner has responded within a reasonable time. Those with questions about the petition process or the Board's procedures can reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or the Board directly for general guidance.
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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