Strauss v. Oyster River Condominium Trust

In 1980, the Oyster River Condominium Trust (condominium), consisting of nine freestanding dwelling units with a common area (and a boathouse) on-approximately two and two-thirds acres in Chatham, was formed by subjecting the property to G. L. c. 183A (1992 ed.). The condominium’s master deed purported to authorize each unit owner, with the written approval of a majority of the trustees of the owners’ association, “to construct additions to his Unit.” For almost three years thereafter, the parties accepted this provision as lawfully authorizing the condominium trustees to grant to a unit…