Massachusetts § 19 - Assessments; extension of time for payment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19 — Assessments; extension of time for payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19. Assessments; extension of time for payment
Section 19. The aldermen of a city or the sewer commissioners, selectmen or road commissioners of a town may extend the time for the payment of such assessments upon land which is not built upon until it is built upon or for a fixed time; but interest at the rate of four per cent per annum shall be paid annually upon the assessment from the time it was made, and the assessment shall be paid within three months after such land is built upon or at the expiration of such fixed time.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19 cover?
Section 19 ("Assessments; extension of time for payment") 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 § 19?
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