Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

A friends condo building had major damage his unit. The repairs for that unit have revealed major code and safety issues. I think they are talking about condemning the building -- but condemnation seems to be about eminent domain.

First: What is the legal terminology when the town inspector says that no one can live here until the now revealed problems are fixed?

Second: What happens to the mortgages, to condo fees, to the equity in this formerly nice unit?

I'm trying to help with the research aspects.

Thanks!


Asked on 10/17/09, 9:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

You are way over your heard.

Get an attorney.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 10:39 am

This is too complex an issue to answer in a forum such as this. Condemnation as a result of safety is not eminent domain. Eminent Domain is a taking for public purpose.

The Condo Association and your friend both need attorneys. This is a major problem. Do not fool around, she should go see an attorney ASAP.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 10:53 am


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