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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 notes of contracts and dissolutions of liens. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 254 of the General Laws to modify the requirements for dissolving liens under Sections 2 and 4. The key provisions are: (1) liens will be dissolved unless the contractor, subcontractor, or someone claiming through them files a statement in the registry of deeds within 90 days after the filing of a notice of substantial completion, 120 days after the filing of a notice of termination, or 120 days after the last day of labor or materials provided; (2) for buildings with 1-4 dwelling units, liens will be dissolved 5 years after the filing of the notice of contract if the homeowner files an affidavit stating they are unaware of any outstanding debt to a contractor or subcontractor; and (3) the filing of a statement under this section is permitted prior to the filing of the notices under Sections 2A or 2B.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3086 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3086.pdf |
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