I am a past member of a self managed condo board. I still provide input when asked because of the long term commitment I had on the board over the years. Prior to coming back on the board after a break in service the board members at the time encountered an issue in a rental unit which was caused from the tenants leaving windows open while not being in the unit for a month during a very rainy period. This caused extreme water damage and mold to form in that area. Along with that there was a roofing issue (not their fault) which caused mold in the attic and ceiling of the unit. All were repaired along with mold remediation. The owner was to pay the 5K insurance deductible because of the partial at fault damage (windows and flooring). The board pursued this but stopped and said we would collect when the unit sold (by not clearing all charges against the unit with a Ma. 6D form). While attending a condo convention two current board members said that they found out that after 3 months any and all past charges against an individual unit are negated if not pursued. This is NOT in our docs and Chapter 183A section 7 states continued responsibility of payment by an owner even if unit is abandoned Does anyone have knowledge of such a law (no right to past due amounts after 3 months) or knowledge that this is just baloney and the association ALWAYS has a right to past due amounts rather pursued or not? The current board likes to take the easy way out and do nothing. Since we are all a part of an association I don't agree and want what I feel is due all owners. Massachusetts.
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