Court Capped Willow Terrace Rents at $385
Tenants at the Taunton community are protected from higher rent and eviction under a recent court order.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Apartments
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The Suffolk Superior Court issued a preliminary injunction on November 18, 2025, capping monthly rent at Willow Terrace Mobile Home Park at $385. This order also prohibits the property owner from initiating eviction proceedings against households that fail to pay rent exceeding this court-ordered limit.
Why it matters
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth, which alleges the Boavida Group violated state law by charging rents above fair market rates. This decision ensures that residents of the 73-lot community are not forced to pay costs that the court has deemed potentially excessive while the legal case proceeds.
The court-ordered $385 monthly rent cap applies to all 73 lots at Willow Terrace. This figure serves as a mandated limit on costs for the community's households until the legal proceedings conclude.
The players
Suffolk Superior Court
The judicial body overseeing the legal dispute and enforcing housing regulations in the Commonwealth.
Boavida Group
The property management entity currently defending its rental rate practices at the Taunton community.
The details
The court's decision followed the denial of a motion to dismiss the Commonwealth's complaint against the Boavida Group. By allowing the claim regarding fair market rental rates to proceed, the court is enforcing requirements under the Manufactured Housing Act. The injunction prevents the landlord from charging more than the $385 limit or pursuing evictions related to unpaid rent above that specific threshold.
Timeline
November 18, 2025: Court issued preliminary injunction capping rent at $385.
August 2026: Date of the court's decision on the motion.
January 1, 2028: Expiration of the rent cap set by injunction.
Money Landscape
This decision follows established standards set by the Manufactured Housing Act regarding fair market rental rates. It highlights the role of judicial oversight in regulating costs for residents in mobile home communities.
Residents of Willow Terrace should ensure their monthly payments do not exceed the $385 limit set by the court. If you are a tenant facing eviction or billing issues regarding these rates, consult a qualified attorney or housing professional to understand your specific rights under this order.
The takeaway
The court has effectively frozen rent levels at $385 for Willow Terrace residents until at least 2028. Households in the community should retain records of all rent payments and correspondence with the property manager to ensure they remain compliant with the terms of the injunction.
Further reading
For more information on tenant protections and market rate regulations, visit Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
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