Fifty Three Friend Street Condominium

Key facts from Fifty Three Friend Street Condominium's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

Fifty Three Friend Street Condominium

Governing law

Chapter 183A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Introductory paragraph, page 3)

Assessments & dues

initial assessments proportionate to common element interest upon conveyance of first unit (Section 9B, page 11)

Collections & liens

A lien for common expense assessments is extinguished upon foreclosure of a first mortgage for assessments payable prior to sale, but subsequent assessments remain; extinguished amount may be reallocated to all units (Section 16C, pages 19-20)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and birds permitted but must be secured/restrained on common elements; must not cause damage or be noisome/offensive (Section 10G, page 12)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with conditions (Section 10I, page 12)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, trailers, commercial vehicles prohibited without written consent of Trustees (revocable) (Section 7D(1), page 8)

Architectural approval

No exterior change, addition, structure, projection, decoration, or feature without permission of Trustees (Section 10D, page 12)

Signs & flags

No signs, window displays, banners, or advertising permitted in any part of the Condominium or in any Unit (Section 10A and 10D, pages 11-12)

Maintenance

Roof is part of common elements; responsibility of association (Section 7B(1), page 7-8)

Use restrictions

No industry, business, trade, or occupation of any kind permitted in any part of the Condominium (Section 10A, page 11)

Voting & meetings

proportionate to common element interest (Section 9C, page 11)

Amendments

Requires 70% or more of unit owners and majority of Trustees; recorded within 6 months of first signature; special amendments allowed without consent of other owners to comply with mortgage agencies or correct errors; unanimous consent of 7 (Section 11, pages 13-17)

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