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The Odd Fellows Hall is Sold To The Dance Complex for $1

The Odd Fellows Hall is Sold to The Dance Complex for $1

In July of 1993 Somerset Savings Bank serves an eviction notice to The Dance Complex despite their right of first refusal. The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center (CMAC) ‘rescues’ The Dance Complex with $75,000 for a downpayment on the mortgage from unused Urban Development Action Grants funds.

Starting in 2003, CMAC contends The Dance Complex owes them rent. The Dance Complex argues they have no building expenses they did not take care of themselves and the $75,000 agreement did not state rent was owe.*

After 3 years of intense negotiations with the City of Cambridge and CMAC. CMAC agrees to relinquish the lease of 536 Mass Ave to The Dance Complex for $1.

*more information to come