Additional Information:  I live in a 5 unit condominium building in Boston, MA.  The owner of the unit next to mine stopped paying her condominium fees months ago. The condominium association asked her several times to pay the fees, and she said she would pay, but she has yet to do so.  For the past several weeks, I have not seen her in the building, she no longer picks up her mail from her mailbox and the utility company placed a

Additional Information: I’ve recently exited a commercial lease in Brookline in good standing, however, the landlord has sent a letter indicating there are deficiency repairs that I deem unreasonable in the amount of about $10,000.00 for a one year lease with monthly rent of $2,300.00. I find that unreasonable and would like to know what consequences I would face if I decide not to comply. Would I need to hire an attorney to represent me? Answer: You are smart to evaluate

Additional Information: The property and lot in Westwood doesn’t isn’t easy to “split”.  It is an odd size lot, the duplex is not centered on the lot, the right side has wider driveway and there is a small yard in the back.  We are two owners of the duplex and can’t agree on how to divide the lot to convert to condos. ATTORNEY ANSWER: You will have an architect or civil engineer prepare an “as built” floor plan and “site plan”.

Additional Information: I currently live in a 4-unit apartment building in Dedham.  My grandmother owns the building and is considering converting the units to condos. What are the steps she would need to take? Can she convert one at a time or do you have to convert the property in its entirety? ATTORNEY ANSWER: First, let me say that your grandmother seems like a shrewd business woman. Often times the conversion of a multi-family apartment building into a condominium can result

Additional Information: I live in a 3 unit condo building in Newton and my unit has been damaged as a result of a fire in our neighbor’s unit. I’ve had some contractors give estimates so I know that the estimate settlement from the Association’s Insurance company won’t cover the repairs.  How do I dispute the amount with the Association’s insurance? Do I need to get a condo lawyer involved? ATTORNEY ANSWER: First, based upon your question, it appears that your claim