Massachusetts HOA Laws: What Homeowners Need to Know

Homeowners associations in Massachusetts are primarily governed by no single HOA-specific statute — condominiums are governed by the Massachusetts Condominium Statute (Chapter 183A), while most other associations follow the state's general nonprofit corporation law (Chapter 180). If you're buying into, living in, or serving on the board of an HOA here, understanding the basics of this framework is worth doing before you need it.

Regulatory oversight

Massachusetts doesn't have a dedicated HOA regulatory agency; disputes are generally handled through the courts.

What's notable about Massachusetts's HOA law

• Chapter 183A specifically governs condominium creation, operation, and management, and applies once a community elects in by recording a master deed.
• Non-condo HOAs (single-family planned communities) rely mainly on their own declaration plus the general nonprofit corporation law under which most are organized.
• Massachusetts also has a separate Fair Housing Law that applies to housing discrimination issues broadly, including within HOA communities.

Good to know

Confirm whether your Massachusetts community is legally a condominium or a non-condo planned community, since the governing framework differs meaningfully between the two.

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