Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 138 § 138-1
Condominium conversion restricted (Great Barrington Rent Control)
Operative Text
No building or buildings or part or parts thereof within the Town of Great Barrington may be converted to condominium or cooperative ownership if the rent charged to tenants of said buildings has been substantially increased during the 24 months immediately prior to recording in the Southern Berkshire Registry of Deeds a condominium or cooperative master deed for said conversion. A copy of such master deed shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen on the day said recording is made.
Great Barrington, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 138 § 138-1 restricts the conversion of residential buildings to condominium or cooperative ownership when rents charged to tenants have been substantially increased in the 24 months leading up to the recording of a master deed at the Southern Berkshire Registry of Deeds. The rule is designed to prevent landlords from using rent hikes as a tool to clear out tenants before converting a property. Additionally, a copy of the master deed must be submitted to the Board of Selectmen on the same day it is recorded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Great Barrington considering a condominium or cooperative conversion should be aware that CH. 138 § 138-1 requires a review of rent history going back 24 months before the master deed is recorded. Compliant operators generally ensure that no substantial rent increases have been charged to tenants during that lookback period before proceeding with a conversion. On the day the master deed is recorded at the Southern Berkshire Registry of Deeds, a copy must also be delivered to the Board of Selectmen.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 138 § 138-1 gives tenants in Great Barrington a basis to question a condominium or cooperative conversion if their rents were substantially increased in the 24 months before the master deed was recorded. Tenants who believe a conversion has proceeded in violation of this provision may consider raising the issue with the Board of Selectmen, who receive a copy of the master deed on the day of recording, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization 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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