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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the recovery of legal fees incurred by municipalities on property in foreclosure. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of Chapter 60 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow municipalities to recover legal fees incurred on property in foreclosure. Specifically, the bill allows municipalities to include all legal fees incurred to date in the amount owed for a tax title, and to add these fees to the tax title account of the land being foreclosed. The bill also increases the maximum allowable legal fee from $50 to $500 or the actual costs, whichever is less.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1486 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1486.pdf |
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