Massachusetts HOA & Condo Association Laws
Massachusetts condominiums operate under chapter 183A, a framework statute the courts treat as enabling rather than exhaustive — organizational documents control most governance, and the state’s super-lien gives associations six months of assessment priority over first mortgages.
Which statutes apply in Massachusetts?
- Condominiums
- Massachusetts Condominium Act (M.G.L. c. 183A)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Massachusetts boards and managers
- Six-month priority "super-lien" for unpaid common charges (with proper notices)
- Trustee/organization documents control meetings and voting — statute is minimal
- Phased and mixed-use condos are common; documents must address them explicitly
Resale and disclosure requirements
The 6(d) certificate showing unpaid common charges is the standard closing document (M.G.L. c. 183A § 6(d)).
Running associations in Massachusetts?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Massachusetts compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Massachusetts?
Condominiums in Massachusetts are governed by the Massachusetts Condominium Act (M.G.L. c. 183A). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Massachusetts?
The 6(d) certificate showing unpaid common charges is the standard closing document (M.G.L. c. 183A § 6(d)).
What software helps Massachusetts associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Massachusetts compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Massachusetts before acting.