Few things cause more friction at a board meeting than a repair nobody's sure who owns. Get the one-page cheat sheet Massachusetts boards use to settle it before it becomes a fight.
The master-deed framework that ends the debate — in writing, before the next repair comes up.
A clear, documented rule removes the politics — it's the framework's call, not yours.
The one question that actually settles it, and why the source of a leak decides who pays.
| Component | Who |
|---|---|
| Unit interior, fixtures, appliances | Owner |
| Roof, exterior walls, hallways | Association |
| Windows & doors | Deed-dependent |
| Leak — depends where it started | Traced, not guessed |
Plus: the gray areas that cause fights, and the exact language to add to your minutes.
A free one-page PDF: the owner-vs-association framework under M.G.L. c. 183A, the common gray areas, and how to handle it cleanly as a board.
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