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Condominium and Cooperative Law in Massachusetts

Cooperatives and condominiums are examples of "common interest" communities.

These are communities in which each resident rents or owns a residential unit. The residential units are part of a larger building, or complex of buildings, which are owned by another entity, such as a corporation or association. The residents are responsible for the upkeep of common areas, such as lawns and walkways. Rather than personally tending to these things, residents usually pay a fee that covers these necessities.

Merely viewing one of these communities from the outside (or inside) will not let you know whether it's a cooperative or condominium community.

This is due to the fact that there are no visual or physical characteristics that can distinguish one from the other. All the differences between them lie in the ownership arrangements that the residents have. With a condominium, the residents usually own their housing unit, and collectively own the land on which it sits. In a cooperative, the residents rent the units, and the land is owned by a single entity, either a corporation or other form of business association.

Laws and Regulations Concerning Common Interest Communities in Scituate, Massachusetts

There are many laws in Scituate, Massachusetts that might be applicable to common interest communities. But most of these laws are not unique to common-interest communities. Rather, they usually concern zoning, land use, and contract law, which are applicable to most other types of real estate, as well.

The daily lives of residents, and what they are and aren't allowed to do in their residences, will be far more heavily impacted by rules and regulations that the homeowner's association, or the owner of the land, has imposed.

The land that common interest communities occupy is usually private property. Therefore, the owners of the property are free to make certain rules governing what is and isn't allowed on it. A good manager or owner will usually make every effort to strike a balance between residents' freedom to do what they want in their homes, and the rights of their neighbors to a safe, clean, and reasonably quiet living space.

Some of these rules, however, may not be enforceable, if push came to shove. This would depend on the specific laws of Scituate, Massachusetts which govern landlords and tenants.

Can a Scituate, Massachusetts Attorney Help?

If you have a problem with your landlord, your community association, or a neighbor (which the landlord is unwilling or unable to address), an experienced real estate attorney in Scituate, Massachusetts will be able to help.

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Life in Scituate

Scituate, Massachusetts is a city in Plymouth County, on Cape Cod. It has a population of about 18,000 people.

Scituate was originally settled by a group of people from Plymouth in 1627. Since its founding, Scituate's economy and culture revolved around fishing. The rich waters off of New England provided a seemingly-limitless food source. While commercial fishing still takes place, depleted stocks, and the resulting limits, have reduced its economic importance.

Like much of the Cape Cod area, Scituate has become a destination for wealthy visitors, many of whom maintain homes in the area. Visitors from the world over are drawn to its natural beauty, and unique New England Charm.

Scituate is a fairly affluent community, with the median household income of permanent residents being about ,000, and only about 2% (much lower than the national average) of the population living below the poverty line.

If you live in Scituate, Massachusetts, and are looking for an attorney, you're in luck. There are many Scituate, Massachusetts lawyers who can handle whatever legal issue a person is likely to face. If you have any legal problems, a Scituate, Massachusetts attorney is the person to call.

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