The person creating the condominium is known as the “declarant,” but is more commonly referred to as the “developer.” The developer can record a Master Deed before, during, or after the actual construction of the building, and the developer does not actually convey any property through the recording. Typically, the by-laws of the Declaration of Trust authorize the developer to appoint the initial trustees, allowing the developer to control the operation and management of the condominium during the developmental phases. These by-laws will also generally regulate the transition from a developer-controlled association to a unit-owner controlled association.
Stop the Shortcut: How Goldman & Pease, LLC Uses M.G.L. c. 187 § 3 to Shut Down Future Easement Claims
Protecting Massachusetts Property Owners Before Informal Use Becomes a Legal Right At Goldman & Pease, LLC, we routinely advise Massachusetts landowners who are surprised to learn that long-standing “neighborly access” can evolve into a legally enforceable easement. Under Massachusetts
