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MA H2593

MA H2593
Clarifying municipalities' rights to assess real estate taxes on commercial uses in common areas of condominium complexes


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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