Massachusetts Articles

Annoyance, Harassment, Complaint ot Threat: When Should Boards Act and What Should They Do?

Remember when people would ask in the middle of a heated dispute: “Can’t we all just get along?” No one…

9 months ago

Problem Solved – Accessing a Unit (MA)

Most governing documents allow the trust to gain access to an owner’s unit to deal with both emergency and non-emergency…

9 months ago

Resources for Multifamily Boards Where Communities Go to Stay in the Know

The Community Associations Network (www.communityassociations.net) is an online resource that aggregates news and information related to co-ops, condos, and HOAs.…

9 months ago

Website Accessibility: The ADA and FHA

In recent years, and trending more frequently as of late, we have heard about businesses, big and small, receiving demand…

9 months ago

When It’s Time for an Audit – Covering the Basics for Multifamily Boards

When the average American taxpayer (or tax-dodger, one supposes) hears the word “audit,” they’re likely struck with a feeling somewhere…

10 months ago

Fannie Mae’s Secret ‘Blacklist’ of Properties As Many as 1,700 Condos, Co-ops & HOAs May Be Affected

According to a recent investigative piece by the Orange County (Florida) Register, Fannie Mae is keeping a secret “blacklist” of…

1 year ago

Can a Homeowners Association Kick You Out in Massachusetts?

If you have always lived in a place without a homeowners association transitioning into one is often a challenge. You…

1 year ago

What’s Trending in Multifamily Amenities

The appeal of multifamily living is not just in the hands-off maintenance and shared general expenses that come with living…

1 year ago