An Act relative to the maintenance of private roads, beaches and amenities in municipalities

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify how private roads, beaches, and recreational facilities within subdivisions are maintained. It explicitly defines these shared areas as "common amenities" and establishes that the obligation to maintain them creates a legal interest known as an equitable servitude. Under the new rules, property owners and users must continue to contribute financially to maintenance even if original recorded agreements have expired, provided the roads and amenities remain private. The legislation also ensures that the specific process for collecting funds and managing maintenance follows the rules set in the original subdivision documents unless those rules are changed by a majority vote of the owners.