Massachusetts HOA laws
What Massachusetts asks of your association
By OurHOA · General reference
Massachusetts has no single HOA statute. Homeowners associations run under their recorded declaration and bylaws, and incorporated associations also follow M.G.L. Chapter 180.
Massachusetts has no comprehensive HOA-specific statute. Associations here are governed mainly by their recorded declaration and bylaws, plus the state's general nonprofit corporation law. The points below come from that corporate law, not an HOA-specific act.
Meetings
Members' meetings
M.G.L. c.180 §6AHold annual, regular, or special members' meetings (in person, remote, or hybrid) as provided.
Records
Examination of books by members
M.G.L. c.180 §18Members may examine the corporation's books as provided by statute.
Source: Massachusetts Legislature - General Laws Chapter 180 (malegislature.gov). Use the cited sections to locate the relevant provisions in the official source and confirm the current text and its applicability.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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