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MA H4605

Relative to construction defect claims by condominium owners


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Introduced
02/06/2020
In Committee
12/10/2020
Crossed Over
07/16/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to construction defect claims by condominium owners

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to extend the statute of limitations for construction defect claims by condominium owners. Specifically, it allows condominium associations to file tort actions for damages arising from construction deficiencies or negligence within three years after the cause of action accrues, or up to six years after the "declarant control termination date" (when the condominium's governing board is comprised of a majority of unit owners rather than the developer's appointees). The bill applies retroactively to all existing condominium master deeds, declarations of trust, and bylaws, regardless of when they were recorded.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/10/2020)

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