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.
Boston has roughly 2,000 condominium associations, more than any other New England city, and all are organized under MGL Chapter 183A. The statute requires a recorded master deed, declaration of trust or LLC, and bylaws specifying trustee election, term, notice of meetings, and quorum. Board meetings are typically held monthly with at least 7 days written notice to trustees. Annual unit owner meetings require 10 to 30 days notice per bylaws. Trustees owe a fiduciary duty to unit owners and can be removed by majority vote. Unit owners have a Ch. 183A Section 10 right to inspect financial records and meeting minutes during business hours with reasonable notice.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Boston code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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