Drummer Boy Homes Association, Inc. v. Britton

At issue in this case is whether G. L. c. 183A, § 6, permits an organization of unit owners to establish multiple contemporaneous priority liens on a condominium unit by filing successive legal actions to collect unpaid monthly common expense assessments (common expenses). 2 We conclude that the statute allows for such liens. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Appellate Division of the District Court, 3 which reached a contrary conclusion. 4

1. Background. Over the last ten years, the parties in this case have been involved in protracted and contentious litigation concerning parking…