For the purposes of this chapter, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning
given herein, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires
a different meaning.
MOBILE HOME
A dwelling unit built on a chassis and containing complete
electrical, plumbing and sanitary facilities, and designed to be installed
on a temporary or permanent foundation for permanent living quarters.
MOBILE HOME PARK
A park licensed by the Board of Health pursuant to MGL c.40,
§ 32B.
SHALL
Is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
[Amended 5-17-2022 ATM, Art. 32]
There is hereby established a "Mobile Home Park
Rent Control Board" consisting of five members representing public
interest none of whom are to be a mobile home park tenant or mobile
home park land owner, appointed by the Select Board. The members of
the first instance shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three,
four, and five years. Upon expiration of a term of office, the subsequent
term shall be for a period of five years.
The Board may regulate evictions of tenants
at mobile home parks and may issue orders, which shall be a defense
to an action of summary process for possession.
Violations of this chapter or any order of the
Board shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 for any
one offense.