Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 145 § 145-8
Conference of jurisdiction (Salisbury Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
A. The Newburyport District Court shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court and the Housing Court Departments, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to MGL c. 30A, § 14 . B. The Superior Court and the Housing Court Departments shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this bylaw and may restrain by injunction violations thereof.
Under Salisbury, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 145 § 145-8, multiple courts share authority over disputes arising from this rental bylaw. The Newburyport District Court holds original jurisdiction alongside the Superior Court and Housing Court Departments for petitions seeking judicial review under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 14. Additionally, the Superior Court and Housing Court Departments are empowered to enforce the bylaw's requirements and can issue injunctions to stop violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 145 § 145-8 establishes that enforcement of Salisbury's rental bylaw can be pursued in the Superior Court or Housing Court Departments, which have the authority to issue injunctions against non-compliant operators. Property owners and managers generally maintain thorough records of their compliance practices, since court proceedings in any of these venues may scrutinize adherence to the bylaw's requirements. Being aware that multiple courts share jurisdiction means that enforcement actions or review petitions can originate from more than one forum.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 145 § 145-8, tenants have access to multiple court venues when seeking to enforce or challenge decisions made under this bylaw. Judicial review of administrative decisions may be pursued through the Newburyport District Court, Superior Court, or Housing Court Departments under MGL c. 30A, § 14. Tenants who believe the bylaw has been violated may explore filing in Housing Court, which is specifically empowered to issue injunctions, and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify which avenue may be appropriate for a given 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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