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MA H2593
MA H2593Clarifying municipalities' rights to assess real estate taxes on commercial uses in common areas of condominium complexes
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the taxation of commercial uses in common areas of condominium complexes. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that municipalities have the right to assess real estate taxes on commercial uses within the common areas of condominium complexes, which are shared spaces like lobbies or hallways that all unit owners have an interest in. Currently, condominium units and their share of common areas are treated as individual parcels for tax purposes, but this bill specifically ensures that any commercial activity occurring in these shared spaces can be taxed by the local government, similar to how other charges like sewer or water rates are handled, with any resulting tax liens attaching to individual units based on their ownership percentage of the common areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2593 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2593 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2593.pdf |
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