Massachusetts condos levy common expense assessments under MGL c.183A s.6, and unpaid fees create a super-lien that takes priority over most mortgages for up to 6 months of charges.
Condominium associations in Cambridge adopt annual budgets and levy monthly common expense assessments allocated by each unit percentage interest set in the master deed. Special assessments for capital projects require trustee vote and sometimes owner approval under the bylaws. MGL c.183A section 6 creates a statutory lien for unpaid assessments, and the first 6 months of unpaid common expenses plus collection costs and attorney fees have priority over even first mortgages under the Massachusetts super-lien. Late fees and interest are typically 12 to 18 percent annually as set in bylaws. Associations can foreclose to collect.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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