Massachusetts Articles

Bankruptcy Court Upholds Condominium Lien Foreclosure (MA)

It has long been commonplace for mortgagors to attack all aspects of a bank’s mortgage foreclosure sale in order to…

1 year ago

Holding Elections: Democracy at the Micro Level

In many ways co-op, condo, and HOA living represents the most basic form of representative democracy. Like the ancient Athenians,…

1 year ago

Surveillance in Buildings & HOAs Privacy vs. Safety? (MA)

In 2017, a Boston couple were brutally murdered in their penthouse apartment in a high-end condominium building. The murderer, the…

1 year ago

Follow The Rules! Tools To Effectively Enforce Compliance With Condominium Rules

Rules and regulations govern all aspects of community association living including, for example, when monthly common area charges are due,…

1 year ago

Who Can Serve On The Condominium Board? A Simple Question With Many Variables (MA)

As many board members and property managers know, we are currently in a season where many condominium associations hold annual…

1 year ago

Condominium Collection Practices in Massachusetts

This practice note explains the steps and procedures that must be followed to collect common area fees from delinquent condominium…

2 years ago

Condominium Ownership and Operation in Massachusetts

This practice note discusses the establishment and operation of a condominium in Massachusetts, including the organization of unit owners, budget,…

2 years ago

Better Board Involvement: Getting Residents on Board (Literally)

Even among otherwise conscientious, community-minded condo, HOA, and co-op residents, the idea of running for and serving on their board…

2 years ago