Beekman Place Estates Condominium

Key facts from Beekman Place Estates Condominium's documents

Reflects the 1972 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Section 3: 'The condominium shall be kno)

Legal name

Beekman Place Estates Association (Master Deed paragraph 15)

Units / lots

196 (Master Deed paragraph 4 (Forty-eight? Ac)

Developer / declarant

Carmel Associates, Inc. (Master Deed introductory paragraph)

Governing law

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, as amended (Section 2 and throughout)

Assessments & dues

Estimated $32/month for 2-bedroom, $37/month for 3-bedroom (as of 1972) (Section 22: 'approximate monthly charge )

Special assessments

Allowed for improvements if 75% or more of unit owners agree; cost >10% of condominium value allows dissenting owner to seek court-ordered purchase of unit (Section 25(b): 'Seventy-five per cent or)

Collections & liens

Board of Managers may take prompt action to collect unpaid common charges after 30 days (Master Deed paragraph 21)

Reserves & fees

May include reserve fund for replacements (Section 23: 'a reserve fund for replacem)

Pets

Only with prior written permission of Board/managing agent; permission revocable at any time (Rules and Regulations ELEVEN: 'No bird, )

Leasing & rentals

Entire unit may be rented; no portion may be rented, and no boarders or lodgers (Section 12(e): 'No portion of the condom)

Fences

not explicitly mentioned; patios cannot be enclosed without consent (Rule 24)

Architectural approval

Yes, for certain exterior changes: awnings, TV aerials, antennas, signs, window treatments, air conditioners, lock changes, patio enclosures (Rules FIVE, SIX, SEVEN, FIFTEEN, TWENTY-)

Home business

Not expressly prohibited but must not create nuisance or violate laws; 'immoral, improper, offensive, or unlawful use' prohibited (Section 12(c),(d))

Setbacks / home size

Unit sizes: Abingdon approx 1140 sq ft (interior 1083 sq ft?), Brackley approx 1320 sq ft (interior 1195 sq ft?) (Exhibit C: 'ABINGDON ... area of approxi)

Maintenance

Association (part of common areas) (Section 8(b): 'All roofs' included in co)

Insurance

Board shall obtain fire, extended coverage, public liability, boiler, burglary, theft, workmen's compensation, and title insurance (as needed) (Management Agreement Fourth(i): 'obtain )

Use restrictions

Yes (Section 12(a): 'The condominium units sh)

Voting & meetings

Each unit owner entitled to vote; percentage interest in common areas determines voting weight (implicitly) (Section 19: 'vote of at least a majority)

Amendments

Master Deed may be amended by vote of majority of unit owners, plus written approval of holders of mortgages on at least 60 units; amendment must be recorded (Master Deed paragraph 19)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.