property managment wants to turn off central air conditioning for the winter season

[maitreya]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? massachusetts


i live in a brand new, as of 4 years ago, 46 unit brick and steel foundation luxury condo complex in beverly,mass. building has Whalen central air conditioning with individual unit control and chiller tower on roof. the a/c is online all year even in the winter, continously since the building opened. many unit owners, including myself, need to use the a/c at various times during the winter for temp and humidity control, health and quality of life issues , plant maintenance etc. propery management wants to shut down the a/c for the winter because they say the chiller tower will freeze up (even though it hasn't freezed up in 4 years! do the condo owners have the right to keep their a/c for 365 days a year no matter what the bylaws may say especially since the unit owners very health and well being are at stake?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[John_DFW]

Are they intending to drain the chiller for the winter?
If not, turning it off most likely won't keep it from freezing up.

A ductless A/C unit would be a relatively inexpensive workaround if all else fails, if you can locate the exterior unit appropriately.

 

[You Are Guilty]

... do the condo owners have the right to keep their a/c for 365 days a year no matter what the bylaws may say ...

And exactly what do the by-laws say?