Condo & HOA Management Companies in Boston

Green Ocean manages condo and HOA associations across Boston and Massachusetts. We handle the budget, reserves, vendors, meetings, and MA condo-law compliance so your board can stop chasing problems and start running the building. Third-generation firm, 4.9 stars across 982 reviews.

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What does a condo management company do for a board?

A condo or HOA management company runs the day-to-day operations a volunteer board doesn't have time to. For your association that means budgets and dues, reserve planning, vendor coordination, maintenance, meeting support, and keeping the association compliant with M.G.L. c. 183A. You keep the decisions. We do the work and the follow-through.

What we handle for your association

Financials — operating budget, dues billing and collection, monthly financial dashboard (not just an annual statement), reserve tracking.
Maintenance — a 24/7 staffed line (not an answering service), plus our in-house licensed general contractor through Pro Services Boston, so repairs are controlled on quality and speed instead of subbed out and hoped for.
Vendors — qualified, vetted vendors managed and held accountable.
Governance — meeting prep and minutes, owner communication, rule enforcement, statutory compliance tracking.
Transition — a done-for-you 45–60 day onboarding from your current setup or from self-management.

What does Massachusetts law require for condo reserves?

Massachusetts condo law (M.G.L. c. 183A) has your association maintain an adequate replacement reserve fund, held separate from operating money — but it sets no specific dollar amount or percentage. What counts as "adequate" depends on your building's age, its major components, and what they will cost to replace.

The hard numbers come from mortgage lenders, because they decide whether units in your building can be financed. FHA-approved condos must budget at least 10% of the annual operating budget to replacement reserves. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raise that floor to 15% of the annual budget, effective January 4, 2027 — unless the association has a reserve study from the last three years and funds at its highest recommended level.

Reserves pay for capital repairs and replacements — roofs, siding, decks, elevators — not routine operating costs. We build and track your reserve plan against a real study so the association stays compliant and lendable, and owners aren't blindsided by a surprise special assessment.

What does Massachusetts law require for condo reserves?

Boards pick only what they need. This is à la carte, not good/better/best tiers.

Financial-only

Budgets, dues, collections, and reporting. You keep maintenance in-house.

Maintenance-only

Our staffed line and in-house GC handle repairs and vendors. You keep the books.

Full management

Everything above, run as one accountable operation.

Can you help a self-managed association go professional?

How much does condo & HOA management cost in Massachusetts?

Why Boston boards choose Green Ocean

We're a third-generation Boston firm (family in real estate since 1952, firm since 1977) with CMCA and AMS credentials and real M.G.L. c. 183A fluency. We own the maintenance and the GC work through Pro Services Boston instead of subbing it out, so repairs are faster and fairly priced. A specialized team (property manager, financial manager, maintenance manager) runs your association, not one overloaded person. Managing a new construction association instead? See our new-development condo management page.

Get a proposal for your association

Tell us your unit count and what's not working. We'll send a scoped proposal.

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Condo & HOA questions Boston boards ask

What is the difference between a condo association and an HOA?

In Massachusetts, a condo association governs a condominium under M.G.L. c. 183A, where owners hold their unit plus a share of the common areas. An HOA typically governs single-family homes or townhomes, where owners own their lot and the HOA maintains shared amenities. Day-to-day management works much the same for both.

	Condo association	HOA
Governing law (MA)	M.G.L. c. 183A	Recorded covenants & bylaws
What owners own	Their unit + undivided share of common areas	Their lot/home + shared amenities
Typical property	Condominium buildings	Single-family homes, townhomes
Who maintains common areas	The association, via dues & reserves	The HOA, via dues & reserves

Who is responsible for repairs in a condo — the association or the owner?

In a Massachusetts condo, the association maintains and repairs the common areas — roof, siding, hallways, and building systems — funded by owner dues and reserves. Each unit owner maintains everything inside their unit. Your condo documents define the exact boundary, so check them before assuming who pays.

Association repairs (common areas): roof, exterior siding, foundation, hallways, shared plumbing and electrical, elevators, and building systems.
Owner repairs (inside the unit): interior walls, floors, fixtures, appliances, and anything the master deed assigns to the unit.
Gray areas: windows, decks, and limited common elements — the master deed and bylaws decide, which is why we read your documents up front.

How do you choose a condo management company in Boston?

Look for a company with real M.G.L. c. 183A experience, credentialed managers (CMCA or AMS), transparent per-unit pricing, and responsive maintenance — ideally in-house. Ask how they handle reserves, collections, and emergencies, and whether one manager or a specialized team runs your account. Check reviews and references before signing.