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HOA Rules in Boston, MA (2026)

3 verified hoa rules for Boston, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Board Procedures

Boston condominiums are governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A. Board meetings must follow the association bylaws with notice and quorum requirements. Unit owners have a statutory right to inspect records.

Hoa: Board Procedures

Some Restrictions

Architectural Review

Boston condo associations usually require board architectural review for any exterior alteration under MGL Ch. 183A. Historic district condos add an outside commission layer for all exterior work.

Hoa: Architectural Review

Heavy Restrictions

Assessment & Dues

Boston condo assessments are governed by MGL Ch. 183A Sections 6 and 10. Unit owners must pay common charges based on percentage interest, and unpaid charges become a priority lien under the 6-month super-lien rule.

Hoa: Assessment Rules

Heavy Restrictions

MGL c.183A § 6 — Common profits and expenses; lien

Section 6. (a) (i) Except as provided in paragraph (ii), all common expenses shall be assessed against all units either in accordance with their respective percentages of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities or, if stated in the master deed or an amendment thereto duly recorded in the approximate relation that the area of the unit bears to the aggregate area of all the units, w...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boston city rules.

HOA Rules in Suffolk County