But then there was the question as to who was responsible for the roads. Phillip Crosby of the Condo Association said that his organization was responsible for the condo roads, and Mike Donabedian of the Homeowner Association said that his organization was responsible for the homeowner roads. Read more……….
Town attorney says Land Court ruling on disputed Marshfield beach ruling may have wider application
A disputed Marshfield beach has been ruled public in Land Court with the help of 350-year-old documents from the Pilgrim Hall Museum, and the town’s lawyer says the case could have implications for beaches throughout the former Plymouth Colony. Read more………
Mail Thieves Hit Needham Condo Complex
It’s something Yuriy Gerzon has done for years at his Needham condo, put his outgoing mail in the entrance for the postal carrier. Gerzon says, “No one is counting on anyone but mailman coming in here to take the mail.” Read more……….
Condos off highway targeted by gunfire, third time in two months
Someone is taking potshots at a condominium complex near Route 3 and residents are afraid it will not end well. A third resident of the Plymouth Colony Condominiums reported last week finding a spent bullet on the floor in her home. The woman told police she also found a corresponding hole in a bedroom window […]
The 2014 Legislative Agenda in New England
The old saying that the only sure things in life are death and taxes leaves out a third certainty: legislation. Across New England each year, thousands of bills get filed in state legislatures, many of them as mundane as the naming of a bridge or a new state “something”—like designating the Fluffernutter as Massachusetts’ official […]
Secondhand smoke and your condominium: How to navigate the changing legal landscape
It’s a hot-button topic producing scientific studies, legal changes, and a whole lot of frustration on the part of condominium owners. It’s secondhand smoke. And since January 1, 2013, in Mass., the issue isn’t limited to cigarettes, but includes medical marijuana as well. Read more…….
Chilmark Divided Over Squibnocket Beach; Town Meeting Monday
Under discussion since last fall, the plan was the result of months of negotiations among the town, the private Squibnocket Farm Homeowners Association and the Vineyard Open Land Foundation, which created the Squibnocket Farm development more than 20 years ago. Read more………
Stephen M. Marcus Has Been Elected President-Elect of the College of Community Association Lawyers
Stephen M. Marcus has been elected President-Elect of the College of Community Association Lawyers and will serve as 2015 CCAL President. CCAL is a prestigious organization with fewer than 150 attorneys admitted nationwide. Members of the College are among the most respected community association attorneys in the country. Read more………
Condo boards must act to recover fees
Q: I am a trustee for a small condo association. We have four units in total. A couple of years ago, one unit owner lost his job and was unable to pay his monthly fees. We all liked him and did not take action to recover. Recently, his bank foreclosed and an investor bought the […]