Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 12 § 12-6
Review (Williamstown Mobile Home Rent Control)
Operative Text
A. The Board and its actions shall be the subject to the provisions of MGL C. 30A (Administrative Procedures Act) as if the Board were an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. The District Court of Berkshire County, Northern Division, shall have original jurisdiction, concurrently with the Superior Court, of all petitions for review brought pursuant to MGL C.30A, § 14 . C. The Superior Court and the District Court of Berkshire County, Northern Division, shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this article, and any bylaw adopted thereunder, and may restrain violations thereof. [Amended 5-18-2004 ATM, Art. 26]
Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 12 § 12-6 establishes that the town's rental housing Board operates under the same administrative procedures that govern state agencies under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A. Decisions made by the Board can be challenged through a formal court review process, with both the Berkshire County Northern Division District Court and the Superior Court authorized to hear such petitions. Either court also has the power to enforce the Board's rules and bylaws, including issuing orders to stop violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 12 § 12-6, property owners and managers subject to the Board's jurisdiction should be aware that the Board's decisions carry the procedural weight of a state agency action under MGL C. 30A. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of their interactions with the Board, since those records could become relevant if a decision is ever challenged in the Berkshire County Northern Division District Court or Superior Court. Operators also take care to follow any bylaws adopted under this article, given that either court is empowered to restrain violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 12 § 12-6 means that the Board governing your rental situation must follow the same procedural standards required of Massachusetts state agencies under MGL C. 30A. If you believe the Board has acted improperly, the law provides a formal path to seek judicial review — either in the Berkshire County Northern Division District Court or the Superior Court, both of which have authority to hear such petitions under MGL C. 30A § 14. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts administrative law can help you understand what options this provision makes available.
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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