Massachusetts § 28 - Notice of sale
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28 — Notice of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. Notice of sale
Section 28. The officer, thirty days at least before the sale, shall deliver to the debtor, if found within his precinct, a written notice of the time and place of sale and shall post such a notice in a public place in the town where the land lies and also in two adjoining towns, if there are so many in the county. The officer shall also publish such a notice once in each of three successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than twenty-one days before the day of sale, in a newspaper published in the town where the land lies.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("Notice of sale") 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 § 28?
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