Lowell condominium and HOA boards operate under MGL c.183A (Condominium Act) plus their own master deed and bylaws, which govern elections, meetings, and voting procedures.
Most HOAs in Lowell are organized as condominium associations under the Massachusetts Condominium Act (MGL c.183A), which sets the statutory framework for board governance. The Act requires that the board of trustees be elected by unit owners in accordance with the recorded master deed and bylaws, with each unit typically receiving a vote proportional to its percentage interest. Boards must hold annual meetings, provide notice as specified in the bylaws (commonly 10-30 days), and maintain minutes. Trustees owe fiduciary duties to unit owners and must act in good faith. Non-condominium HOAs in Lowell are governed by their declaration and bylaws and, if incorporated, by MGL c.180 (non-profit corporations). Board actions taken without proper notice or quorum can be challenged in Massachusetts Land Court or Superior Court. Unit owners have statutory rights to inspect association records under reasonable procedures set by the board.
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