I own a condo in Massachusetts in a self-managed, 17 unit association. Our by-laws are word-for-word Mass Gen Law 183A. The condo board decided that they would pressure me and my neighbor to remove our balconies so as to lessen the maintenance costs to the association. At first, we both resisted. Then, my neighbor relented. The association paid to have the balcony removed and for a double window to replace the double doors that went to the balcony. The balconies are in the Master Deed. Could this be legal? Could the Board make changes that affect the Master Deed? There was no vote of the owners. I have an email from the President of our Board citing the benefit to my neighbor as the reason for the removal. Should the association put the balcony back on? What is a legal remedy in this situation? Thanks in advance!
