Massachusetts Legislature Government Main Page
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter183A
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40A/Section1A
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/re12r07-condominiums-cooperatives-and-timeshares
https://www.mass.gov/directive/directive-86-7-homeowners-associations-unincorporated
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/re85c13-commercial-condominiums
https://www.mass.gov/files/220_cmr_28.00.pdf
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H377.pdf
Although there are protections offered in the state Massachusetts, condo owners are often unaware of them or how to get the support. Just as many Association rules and Regulation violations and opportunities can be administered or ignored at the discretion of the the board of managers, the state too may choose to not get involved.
It pays to do your research and it is our hope the links below will help.
1. Comprehensive 23 part Chapter of governing documents that can be utilized or applied to a new ir existing HOA.
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter183A
2. Definitions of common language such ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit’, ‘Permit Granting Authority’ and ‘Solar Access’ https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40A/Section1A
3. General overview of the Condominium Law in Massachusetts and provide an outline as to the differences between Condominiums, Cooperatives and Timeshares as a form of ownership. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/re12r07-condominiums-cooperatives-and-timeshares
4. Directive for taxation State and Federal https://www.mass.gov/directive/directive-86-7-homeowners-associations-unincorporated
5. Definitions and Regulations re Commercial Condominiums https://www.mass.gov/info-details/re85c13-commercial-condominiums
6. PDF Guide for establishing Condominium Association https://www.mass.gov/files/220_cmr_28.00.pdf
7. General law restrictions removal of a trustee https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H377.pdf
8. Access to state via electronics https://www.mass.gov/memorandum/procedures-for-the-processing-of-subsequent-cases-condominium-documents-document-approvals
Massachusetts State Legislature Members * https://malegislature.gov/Legislators * https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/contact-information-massachusetts-legislature-state-senators-and-representatives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. The hierarchy of Laws, rules and regulations. * https://www.nomadicrealestate.com/hoa-rules-hierarchy/ * https://www.hopb.co/federal-laws * https://www.bobvila.com/articles/unenforceable-hoa-rules/