West Stockbridge, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 170 § 170-7
Notice of discontinuance (West Stockbridge Mobile Home Parks)
Operative Text
In addition to the requirements of MGL c. 140, § 32L , and in accordance with 940 CMR 10.00 , if the owner, in good faith, decides to discontinue use of part or all of the land owned and licensed as a mobile home park, such discontinuance will be subject to any existing contractual rights between the owner and the tenant located in the mobile home park. As a local requirement, the park owner must, in writing, give a minimum of 60 days' notice to each tenant prior to closing, in addition to any other notices required by state law.
West Stockbridge, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 170 § 170-7 governs what happens when a mobile home park owner decides in good faith to close part or all of a licensed park. Under this local rule, any such discontinuance must respect existing contractual rights between the owner and tenants, and the owner is required to provide each tenant with at least 60 days' written notice before closing — on top of any notices already required by Massachusetts state law, including MGL c. 140, § 32L and 940 CMR 10.00. This provision layers a local notice requirement on top of state-level protections, ensuring tenants receive advance warning before a park closure takes effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park owners subject to CH. 170 § 170-7 who are considering closing all or part of a mobile home park generally ensure they deliver written notice to every affected tenant no fewer than 60 days before the closure date, separate from and in addition to any notices mandated by state law under MGL c. 140, § 32L and 940 CMR 10.00. Compliant operators also review existing lease or contractual agreements with tenants, since those agreements may impose additional obligations that govern how a discontinuance proceeds. Maintaining clear documentation of when and how each notice was delivered is a practice commonly associated with meeting the requirements of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 170 § 170-7 gives mobile home park tenants in West Stockbridge the right to receive at least 60 days' written notice before a park owner closes all or part of the park, in addition to whatever notice rights exist under Massachusetts state law. Tenants also retain any contractual rights established in their existing agreements with the park owner, which may provide further protections beyond what this local bylaw requires. Tenants who believe they have not received proper notice under this provision may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, the West Stockbridge town offices, or a housing attorney to understand what options may be available to them.
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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