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26 Jul

The Condo Book

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What to expect when living within a Community Association including this quote that hits home for me:

Keep in mind that if you believe the association is not being managed effectively based upon the response and the quality of information provided, please do not think that management will get better after you buy or that you can make a significant difference after your purchase. This may happen, but more likely than not, the culture of the association built up over the years may trump any changes you would like to bring to the association. (page 66)

More quotes from this 2016 book.

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16 Jun

Let the Sunshine In

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“Let the Sunshine In: Ending Secrecy in Common Interest Communities in Massachusetts and Other States”, was just published in the Spring 2026 issue of the American Bar Association’s peer-reviewed REAL PROPERTY, TRUST AND ESTATE LAW JOURNAL arguing that the Massachusetts Condominium Act should require open public meetings rules like they have in states like Connecticut (which abides secret meetings by failing to enforce those laws). Excerpts below.

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25 May

Escaping Condo Jail – Chapter 14 On

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The rest of the excerpts from the last few chapters of this 2014 book with some discussion of the dangers of lawsuits, like when you sue the builder and then miss a second filing deadline in your suit.

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21 May

Escaping Condo Jail – 10: Transparency and Sunshine

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Chapter 10 of this 2014 book is very relatable, for me at least.

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14 May

Escaping Condo Jail – 8: The Dark Side

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Chapter 8 of this 2014 book looks at what can go wrong.

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13 May

Escaping Condo Jail – Through Chapter 7

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More excerpts from the first part of this 2014 book including bringing up CAI.

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5 May

Escaping Condo Jail – 2: To Catch a Thief

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Chapter 2 of this 2014 book offers a few examples of theft and why it can be easy.

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5 May

Escaping Condo Jail – 1: Bully Boards, Gulag Gangs, and the Mob

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Chapter 1 of this 2014 book offers a few examples of bully boards in actions with some suggested responses.

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3 May

Escaping Condo Jail – 9: Rigging the Election

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Whereas most books on Homeowners Associations focus on running them right this 2014 book examines what can go wrong with self governance when boards run amok. I will look at all the chapters in separate blog posts but Chapter 9 particularly hit home for me. Excerpts follow:

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5 Apr

HOA Boards – Including the Rogue Ones

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Subtitled What You Need to Know, but Weren’t Told the book put forth a wealth of useful information for new members (like me) of a homeowners association board of directors and hit home with Chapter 11: Rogue Directors and Boards.

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