The Condominium at Little Neck

Key facts from The Condominium at Little Neck's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

The Condominium at Little Neck

Units / lots

167 (after future phase) (Section 11: "a total of one hundred sixt)

Developer / declarant

The Feoffees of the Grammar School in the Town of Ipswich, a Massachusetts trust created under the Will of William Paine (Master Deed opening paragraph)

Governing law

Chapter 183A of the General Laws of Massachusetts (Master Deed recitals)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Unit pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 183A, Section 6; first mortgage takes priority over assessments payable after mortgage recording; foreclosure extinguishes subordinate lien (Section 6(a) and Section 20(d)-(e))

Reserves & fees

An adequate reserve fund for maintenance, repair and replacement of those portions of the Common Elements that may be replaced on a periodic basis shall be included in condominium dues (Section 20(i))

Pets

Normal household pets are allowed, provided they are not a nuisance (Section 9(k))

Leasing & rentals

Unit Owner may lease or rent his Unit subject to conditions (Section 9(l))

Architectural approval

Exterior modifications require prior written consent of Trustees; interior alterations require approval of Trustees (not unreasonably withheld) but not required for interior walls? See text: modifications to interior of Unit allowed subject (Section 9(b) and (c))

Maintenance

Limited Common Elements repaired by Unit Owner; Common Elements maintained by Trust; Unit Owner responsible for interior of Unit (including floors, ceilings, doors, windows as per boundaries) (Section 6(a) and Section 4)

Use restrictions

Buildings and Units are intended only for residential purposes; no use that unreasonably interferes with quiet enjoyment of another Unit (Section 8(a))

Voting & meetings

Each Unit Owner has a beneficial interest and membership in proportion to its percentage of undivided interest in the Common Elements (Section 12)

Amendments

Requires instrument signed by Unit Owners entitled to 85% of undivided interests and majority of Trustees; recorded within 6 months; certain changes require unanimous consent or mortgagee consent; Declarant retains right to amend for future (Sections 10 and 11)

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