Massachusetts § 58 - Tenants and remainderman; apportionment of expenses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 58 — Tenants and remainderman; apportionment of expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58. Tenants and remainderman; apportionment of expenses
Section 58. If part of the mill is held by a tenant for life or years, the amount due for the repairs and other expenses on that part of the mill shall be apportioned on the tenant for life or years and on the remainderman or reversioner in proportion to the value of their respective interest; and the person to whom the money is due from such remainderman or reversioner shall have a lien on the rents and profits belonging to him after his estate comes into possession, if not sooner paid, notwithstanding any limitation by lapse of time.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 58
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 58 cover?
Section 58 ("Tenants and remainderman; apportionment of expenses") 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 § 58?
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