Condo Lawyer Braintree
Your local condominium counsel, based right here in Braintree.
Marcus Condo Law is based at Braintree Hill Office Park, in the middle of one of the South Shore's most active condominium markets. For Braintree associations, that means experienced condominium counsel that is genuinely local, available for in-person board meetings and site visits when a matter calls for it.
SERVICES
Where expert condo counsel matters most in Braintree.
Braintree's condominium stock runs heavily to garden-style and townhome associations, the kind that face steady capital cycles, document questions, and the occasional dispute that needs a firm hand. We handle the full range for Braintree boards and managers, from document review and amendments to special assessments, collections, rule enforcement, and litigation when it comes to that. Being based in town means we can show up in person when it matters.
Document Review & Amendments
Reviewing master deeds, declarations of trust, bylaws, and rules and regulations. Drafting amendments to bring documents into line with current law, current building needs, or current case law. Updating documents that haven't been touched in decades, and explaining what changes will actually pass at a unit owner meeting.
Board Governance & Operations
Counseling boards through difficult decisions, including when to call a special meeting, how to handle conflicts of interest, what kinds of decisions require unit owner votes, and how to document board actions in a way that withstands future challenges.
Rule Enforcement
Enforcing parking restrictions, pet policies, short-term rental prohibitions, leasing limits, and architectural controls. Advising on when rules can be enforced as written and when they need to be amended first. Handling disputes that escalate to litigation.
Special Assessments & Capital Projects
Structuring and authorizing special assessments for major repairs, deferred maintenance, and capital improvements. Counseling boards through reserve fund use, financing decisions, and the procedural steps required for assessments to be enforceable.
Collections
Pursuing unpaid common area fees and assessments. Massachusetts condominiums have one of the strongest priority lien protections in the country, much of which was secured by legislation Stephen helped lead in the early 1990s. We use those protections strategically.
Developer Turnover
Representing associations in the transition from developer control to unit owner control. Reviewing turnover documents, identifying outstanding warranty claims, and ensuring that the developer's representations match the building's actual condition.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
When matters cannot be resolved through negotiation, representing associations in court and in arbitration. Defending against unit owner challenges, prosecuting against vendors and contractors, and pursuing developers for breach of warranty or defect claims.
WHO WE WORK WITH
A narrow client base, by design.
Marcus Condo Law represents Braintree condominium associations of 30 units or more, property management companies, and developers. The practice focuses on the matters where experienced judgment matters most, which means referring people with other problems to a trusted colleague with the relevant experience.
Condominium Associations of 30+ Units
We work directly with boards of trustees and management committees on the matters that shape how a building runs. Most of our association clients have a long-term relationship with the firm — we are the expert counsel they turn to for harder questions, while routine matters are handled by their property manager or in-house staff.
Property Management Companies
Many of our association engagements come through property managers who refer us in when something requires expert legal input. We also work directly with management companies on policy questions, training, and matters affecting their portfolio of properties.
Developers
We advise developers on document drafting for new condominium projects, conversion of rental buildings to condominium ownership, turnover negotiations, and defense of warranty and defect claims after delivery.
WHY STEPHEN MARCUS
Experience that has been written into the law itself.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You are based in Braintree. What does that mean for our association?
Document amendments, special assessments and capital projects, collections, rule enforcement, and the disputes that escalate beyond what a board can resolve on its own.
What kinds of matters do you handle most often for Braintree associations?
Document amendments, special assessments and capital projects, collections, rule enforcement, and the disputes that escalate beyond what a board can resolve on its own.
Do you only work in Braintree?
No. We serve associations across Massachusetts and New England. Braintree is home, but the practice is regional.
Do you represent individual unit owners?
Generally no. The practice is built around association-level matters: board governance, document amendments, capital projects, insurance and lender compliance, and disputes that affect the building as a whole. Individual unit owner disputes and landlord-tenant matters are usually better served by other counsel, and we are glad to refer.
How quickly will you respond?
We respond to consultation requests within one business day. Send a brief note about the matter and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?
Marcus Condo Law works primarily with Braintree condominium associations of 30 units or more, property management companies, and developers. We do not typically represent individual unit owners, associations smaller than 30 units, or landlord-tenant matters. If your situation falls outside that scope, send a brief note and we'll point you toward a colleague who can help.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
Tell us about the matter. We respond within one business day.
We'd be glad to hear about your Braintree association, your portfolio, or your project.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern). By appointment outside business hours.
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