Fensmere Condominium

Key facts from Fensmere Condominium's documents

Reflects the 1988 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

Fensmere Condominium Trust

Governing law

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A (Article 1, Section 1.1)

Assessments & dues

Not explicitly stated; determined annually per Section 5.1. (Section 5.1)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses may include amounts for working capital and general operating reserve. (Section 5.1)

Pets

No; no pets shall be kept in any Unit. (Section 5.11(C)(c))

Leasing & rentals

Only entire unit may be leased or rented; no leasing of portion of a unit. (Section 5.11(C)(b))

Parking & vehicles

No other vehicles without prior written permission; parking spaces limited to currently registered and licensed private passenger vehicles in operating condition. (Section 5.11(B))

Fences

No exterior change, addition, structure, projection, decoration without approval. (Section 5.11(C)(d))

Architectural approval

Yes; for interior structural changes, architectural integrity, exterior changes (including awnings, antennas, etc.). Trustee approval required; also approval of all mortgage holders. (Section 5.11(C)(d))

Home business

No business activities allowed unless otherwise permitted in writing by Trustees. (Section 5.11(C)(a))

Signs & flags

Not explicitly addressed; signs provision may cover.

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; but Common Elements include common areas and facilities as described in Master Deed – roof likely common element. (Section 2.6)

Insurance

Trustees required to maintain fire with extended/all-risk coverage on Property (Common Elements and all Units) at full replacement value; workmen's compensation; public liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence); fidelity bonds; flood (Section 5.7)

Use restrictions

No nuisance; no use that is source of annoyance to residents or interferes with peaceful possession. (Section 5.11(C)(h))

Voting & meetings

Each unit's beneficial interest determines vote; plurality for election, majority for other questions. Multiple owners must designate one voter. (Article III, Sections 3.1–3.9)

Amendments

Declaration of Trust may be amended; procedure not detailed in this excerpt (likely requires unit owner vote and mortgagee approval). Notice of proposed amendment to be given to Registered First Mortgagees. (Section 6.2 (v) – notice of proposed ame)

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