Somerville Mun. Code ch. 7 (Housing) § 7-64 — Condominium conversion procedures.
Sec. 7-64. Condominium conversion procedures.
(a)
Notice of intent to convert.
(1)
Vacant . If an units or owner-occupied unitsowner has an intent to convert an unoccupied or owner-occupied housing accommodation to the condominium or cooperative form of ownership, the owner shall give two-years advance notice to the condominium review board (“review board”) on a form provided by the review board. This two-year notice period shall begin from the date the review board grants a conditional/preliminary permit. This two-year waiting period requirement shall not apply under the following circumstances:
(A)
Where the unit had been previously occupied by the owner, or a
non-rent paying tenant or occupant that has knowingly and voluntarily signed a waiver of their rights, for the 12 months immediately preceding the unit becoming vacant;
(B)
Where the unit is presently occupied by the owner, or a non-rent paying tenant or occupant that has knowingly and voluntarily signed a waiver of their rights, and has been for at least the 12 months immediately preceding the intent to convert;
(C)
Where the unit is deed-restricted for affordability in perpetuity; or
(D)
Where the owner is selling the unit to a family member as provided for under section 7-64(d)(2).
(2)