Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 183a - Condominiums
Section 12 - By-Laws; Additional Provisions

Section 12. The by-laws may also provide:—
(a) A method for determining the fair market value of the unit and of the condominium in cases arising under sections seventeen and eighteen by submitting the matter to arbitration by a board consisting of one member chosen by the dissenting unit owner, one member chosen by the organization of unit owners, and one member chosen by the two members so selected.
(b) A procedure for submitting the disputes arising from the administration of the condominium to arbitration.
(c) A right of first refusal by the organization of unit owners in case of the sale of a unit, such right to be exercised within thirty days after written notice of intent to sell is given to such organization, provided, however, that this right shall not be exercised so as to restrict alienation, conveyance, sale, leasing, purchase, ownership and occupancy of units because of race, creed, color, national origin or sex.
(d) Such other provisions as may be deemed necessary for the management and regulation of the organization of unit owners or the condominium not inconsistent with this chapter and the master deed.

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Massachusetts General Laws

Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations

Title I - Title to Real Property

Chapter 183a - Condominiums

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Application of Chapter; Creation of Other Interests in Realty

Section 3 - Nature of Interest; Sale or Descent

Section 4 - Exclusive Ownership and Possession; Restrictions

Section 5 - Interest in Common Areas or Facilities; Percentage; Division

Section 6 - Common Profits and Expenses; Lien

Section 7 - Contribution Toward Common Expenses; Liability; Offset, Deduction, or Waiver Prohibited

Section 8 - Master Deed; Recording; Contents

Section 8a - Leasehold Condominiums; Rights of Unit Owners

Section 9 - Deeds of Units; Contents

Section 10 - Corporation, Trust or Unincorporated Association; Owner's Interest; Powers and Duties; Management

Section 11 - By-Laws; Mandatory Provisions

Section 12 - By-Laws; Additional Provisions

Section 13 - Claims Involving Common Areas and Facilities; Liability

Section 14 - Taxation and Betterment Assessments; Lien

Section 15 - Subdivision Control Law

Section 16 - Submission of Property to This Chapter

Section 17 - Rebuilding Following Casualty Loss; Partition Upon Disapproval; Repair or Restoration Upon Approval; Purchase From Dissenting Owner

Section 18 - Improvements; Costs

Section 19 - Removal From Provisions of This Chapter

Section 20 - Municipal Participation in Condominium Organization and Ownership

Section 21 - Multiple Family Condominium Units; By-Laws; Master Deed

Section 22 - Foreclosure of Condominium Development; Liability of Lender and Developer

Section 23 - Prior Consent for Amendment of Deed, Trust or Bylaw