Bear Hill Estates Senior Condominium Association· Northampton, Massachusetts
Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Bear Hill Estates Senior Condominium Association’s website against current Massachusetts and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Subjects solar panel installations to discretionary Board approval and aesthetic compatibility with prior installations, while exempting 'Warner units'.
Operative Clause · Rule 1.11 (Page 1)
“(This rule shall not apply to the Warner units.)”
Why It’s Flagged
M.G.L. c. 184, § 23C (Massachusetts Solar Access Law)
Under M.G.L. c.
184, § 23C, any provision in an instrument or rule affecting real property that prohibits or unreasonably restricts the installation or use of a solar energy system is void as against public policy.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Amend Section Rule 1.11 to conform with M.G.L. c.
2184, § 23C (Massachusetts Solar Access Law) prior to board adoption.
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2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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