Abington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 35 § 35-2
Purpose (Abington Condominium Conversions)
Operative Text
A. To provide the community with the ability to oversee and regulate the conversion of property for use as condominium or cooperative housing. B. To assure compliance with state and local regulations for the construction and physical features of buildings which are to be used for condominiums. C. To require landlords who seek to convert their rental property into condominium, cooperative, or other form of non-rental property to give their tenants a reasonable period of notice before evicting them in furtherance of the conversion. Such prior notice will provide the potentially displaced tenants with sufficient time to examine the housing market, evaluate available housing alternatives, formulate future housing plans, secure any necessary financing and decided whether to acquire the housing accommodations being converted or to relocate.
Abington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 35 § 35-2 establishes the overarching purposes of the town's condominium and cooperative conversion ordinance. The rule is designed to give the community oversight of property conversions, ensure buildings meet applicable construction and physical standards, and protect tenants from abrupt displacement by requiring landlords to provide advance notice before evicting them as part of a conversion. That notice period is intended to give affected tenants meaningful time to explore the housing market, consider their options, arrange financing, and decide whether to purchase the converted unit or find alternative housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 35 § 35-2, property owners pursuing a conversion of rental units to condominium, cooperative, or other non-rental forms are expected to understand that the ordinance exists specifically to regulate that process from start to finish. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with both the state and local construction and physical-feature requirements that apply to buildings being converted. They also plan their conversion timelines with the mandatory tenant-notice requirement in mind, recognizing that the notice period is a foundational element of the ordinance's purpose rather than a procedural formality.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 35 § 35-2 makes clear that one of the core purposes of Abington's conversion ordinance is to protect renters from sudden displacement when a landlord seeks to convert a rental property into condominiums, cooperatives, or similar non-rental housing. Tenants facing a potential conversion have a right to a reasonable advance-notice period, which is meant to give them time to review the housing market, weigh their options, arrange financing, and decide whether to purchase their unit or relocate. Tenants who believe a landlord is not honoring the notice requirements described in this chapter may wish to contact the town of Abington, review the full ordinance, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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