In preparing for a recent closing on a refinance, it came to my attention that the Borrower did not have a Declaration of Homestead. A simple fix, but it is surprising how many property owners hold title without the protection afforded by the statute. Under Massachusetts law, an individual may declare a homestead in their [...]

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In 1992, the Massachusetts legislature provided condominium associations (more commonly known as HOAs) throughout the Commonwealth with a powerful tool, the so called “Condo Super Lien Bill” (M.G.L. c. 183A § 6). Under this law, condominium associations can enforce a lien against condo owners who fail to pay their condo fees. The lien for these [...]

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