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We are a small condo association with 4 units located in MA. Our building is located in the historic district of our town and was built in 1810.
One of the condo owners is trying to force us to install two motorized handicap chairlifts for the outside and inside staircases. She had a pre-existing arthritic condition before she moved in and was told at that time that she would need condo board approval to make any changes to the common area.
She purchased her unit anyway, which is on the 2nd and 3rd floor. We require 75% board approval for any changes/additions to the common area. We feel bad that she has this condition, however none of us feel that we should shoulder the responsibility of her poor decision.
Are we legally obligated to install the chair lifts and handicap access? We all purchased our condos as a historic restoration and none of the other owners/trustees, want to install the motorized chair lift.
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