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Yes. You need to review (or have an attorney review) all the governing documents that affect the condominium. That restriction could be in the original master deed, declaration, scheme, or rules and regulations or it could have been added later if the right to make amendments was reserved.

A condominium community can be created to be owner occupied only.

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Q: Can a condo association in the State of Maine require all new buyers to be owner occupied residents?
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