Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 5 2 § 5.2.4
Tenant protections (Brookline Condominium Health and Safety at Time of Conversion)
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The protection of tenants of residential properties undergoing conversion to the condominium form of ownership shall no longer be regulated by this chapter but instead shall be regulated by Chapter 527 of the 1983 Massachusetts Acts and Resolves, as the same may be amended from time to time. [1] [1] Editor's Note: See MGL c. 183A .
Section 5.2.4 of Brookline's Code of Bylaws removes local regulation of tenant protections during residential-to-condominium conversions and redirects that authority to Chapter 527 of the 1983 Massachusetts Acts and Resolves (codified as MGL c. 183A), as that state law may be amended over time. In practice, the rights and procedures governing tenants in buildings undergoing condo conversion in Brookline are determined by state law rather than the local bylaw chapter. Any updates to those protections follow changes made at the state level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 5.2.4, property owners planning a condominium conversion in Brookline must look to Chapter 527 of the 1983 Massachusetts Acts and Resolves (MGL c. 183A) — not the local bylaw chapter — to understand their obligations toward existing tenants. Compliant operators typically review current state-law requirements, including notice periods and tenant rights, before initiating a conversion. Because MGL c. 183A may be amended, operators generally verify they are working from the most current version of the statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.2.4 makes clear that if your residential building is being converted to condominiums in Brookline, your protections come from Chapter 527 of the 1983 Massachusetts Acts and Resolves (MGL c. 183A) rather than the local bylaw. State law under MGL c. 183A typically includes notice rights and other tenant safeguards during the conversion process. Tenants who believe those state-law protections are not being honored may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant state agency for guidance on 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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