Owning a condo offers certain special benefits, but also creates certain special obligations that every buyer should be aware of. Condominiums are usually run by an association of all the owners which perform services for the unit owners such as maintenance of the common area, snow removal, and repairing the common grounds and structures. In return, owners of condominium units pay a fee for these services, and abide by certain restrictions that apply to every unit owner.   Buyers of condominiums should understand their rights and obligations before entering into an agreement to buy a condominium unit. There are two unit condominiums and two hundred unit condominiums; the owner’s rights and obligations vary differently for each type of condo.

Parker|Scheer real estate attorneys have experience in advising buyers of condominiums of the rights and obligations attached to each purchase. We counsel all of our clients to have a real estate attorney review the operating documents prior to making an offer on any condominium unit, so that the client fully understands the nature of their ownership and their relationship to the other owners.

Contact a Massachusetts Real Estate Attorney

For more information on buying a condo in Massachusetts, or if you are looking for a real estate attorney in Massachusetts, please contact Rob D. Stewart. If you prefer, you can also telephone our offices in Boston seven days a week at toll free 866-414-0400.

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