Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 144 § 144-1
Purpose and scope (Lexington Condominium Conversion Board)
Operative Text
A. Purpose. These regulations implement the Town of Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, [1] Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, and other statutes regulating the conversion of residential housing into condominium or cooperative units in the Town of Lexington. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 63 , Housing Conversion and Eviction. B. Scope. These regulations provide for various rights, duties and obligations pursuant to the Town of Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, as amended, and shall apply to the conversion of housing accommodations in the Town of Lexington into condominium or cooperative units or accommodations, as defined herein. Provisions of the by-law or these regulations which impose requirements in addition to those set forth in Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, as amended, shall be inapplicable to: (1) Housing accommodations constructed or converted from a nonhousing to a housing use after November 30, 1983; (2) Housing accommodations which were constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to any federal mortgage insurance program, without any interest subsidy or tenant subsidy attached thereto; or (3) Housing accommodations financed through the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, with an interest subsidy attached thereto.
Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 144 § 144-1 establishes the purpose and scope of local regulations governing the conversion of residential housing into condominiums or cooperatives within the Town of Lexington. These rules implement both the Town's own Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law (Ch. 63) and the state's Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983. Importantly, any local requirements that go beyond what state law mandates do not apply to three categories of housing: units built or converted to residential use after November 30, 1983; units constructed or substantially rehabilitated under federal mortgage insurance programs without interest or tenant subsidies; and units financed through the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency with an attached interest subsidy.
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Property owners and managers considering a condominium or cooperative conversion in Lexington should be aware that CH. 144 § 144-1 sets the foundational framework for which rules apply to their property. Operators generally determine at the outset whether their housing accommodations fall into one of the three exempted categories—post-1983 construction, federally insured rehabilitation without subsidies, or MHFA-financed units with interest subsidies—since those properties are not subject to local requirements that exceed state law. Compliant operators typically review both Ch. 63 of the Lexington Code and Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983 together to understand the full set of obligations that govern a planned conversion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing that may be converted to condominiums or cooperatives in Lexington should know that CH. 144 § 144-1 defines which protections apply to their situation. If a building was constructed or converted to residential use before November 30, 1983, and does not fall under certain federal or state financing exemptions, the full scope of local conversion protections under Ch. 63 and Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983 may be available. Tenants can consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Town of Lexington to better understand whether their specific building type is covered by these regulations and what rights may be available during a conversion process.
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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