Lilac Meadows Condominium

Key facts from Lilac Meadows Condominium's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

Lilac Meadows Condominium

Developer / declarant

Ipswich Land Company, LLC (Opening recitation (page 1))

Governing law

Chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws (Section 1, Master Deed recitals; Section)

Collections & liens

Common expense lien priority as provided by Chapter 183A; first mortgagee not liable for prior unpaid assessments; lien extinguished by foreclosure or deed in lieu to holder of first mortgage; subsequent assessments remain lien (Section 14(b) and (h) (pages 21, 24))

Pets

Yes, subject to restrictions: dogs, cats or other household pets owned at time of purchase (with permission for thereafter); maximum two per Unit; no commercial breeding; must be carried or on leash in common areas; no pets allowed on grass (Section 11(d) (pages 17-18))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only by written agreement; copy must be provided to Trustees prior to occupancy; lease must contain clause whereby occupant agrees to be bound by Master Deed, Condominium Trust, and Rules and Regulations. (Section 11(b) (page 16))

Parking & vehicles

Boats, trailers, unregistered vehicles, and inoperable vehicles prohibited in Garage Spaces. Recreational vehicles allowed if primarily for passenger transport. (Section 10.2 (page 14): "No boats, trail)

Fences

A six-foot high stockade fence must be provided within a ten-foot wide natural vegetative buffer along the southeastern border, located to avoid removal of trees with diameter exceeding eight inches. No mention of other fences; any fence wo (Section 11 (page 15-16): requirement fro)

Architectural approval

No changes to exterior of any Unit or Building, including painting, without approval of Trustees. No addition, alteration, or improvement affecting structural integrity or mechanical systems without prior written consent of Trustees. No ext (Section 11 (pages 15-16, 18) – specifica)

Signs & flags

No sign, banner or other device shall be erected, applied to, or placed upon any Unit, Building, or common areas without written consent of Trustees (Section 11(c) (page 16))

Maintenance

Association responsible (roof is part of common areas and facilities under Section 6.1(b)(1)) (Section 6.1(b)(1) (page 6): "The foundat)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be used solely for residential purposes and uses accessory thereto permitted by zoning ordinances (Section 11 (page 15))

Voting & meetings

Percentage interest in common areas and facilities (Exhibit C); 67% for amendment; also consent of Eligible Mortgage Holders for certain actions (Section 13, Section 14(e))

Amendments

By instrument signed by owners of at least 67% undivided interest in common areas, signed by majority of Trustees, recorded within 6 months of first signature. Special consents required for: altering unit dimensions (owner's signature), alt (Section 13 (page 19); Section 9 (page 8))

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