Massachusetts § 8A - Name and address of owner; request for information; records; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8A — Name and address of owner; request for information; records; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8A. Name and address of owner; request for information; records; penalty
Section 8A. In any city or town which accepts this section, the assessors shall, if they have reason to believe that the name and address of the grantee of record in a transfer of real estate is not the name and address of the owner of the real estate, by written notice, request such grantee to submit the name and address of said owner within five days of the receipt of such notice. The assessors shall maintain a record of the names and addresses of such owners which shall be open to public inspection. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section after being so notified shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8A cover?
Section 8A ("Name and address of owner; request for information; records; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 8A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 8A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 8A apply to my situation?
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