Massachusetts § 77A - Sale by municipalities; land acquired through foreclosure; recording deeds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 77A — Sale by municipalities; land acquired through foreclosure; recording deeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77A. Sale by municipalities; land acquired through foreclosure; recording deeds
Section 77A. In case of the sale of land acquired by a city or town through foreclosure under any provision of this chapter, the purchaser shall be required as a condition of the sale to authorize the official or officials executing the deed on behalf of the city or town to record the same, and the expense of such recording shall be paid by such purchaser. Such official or officials shall cause such deed to be recorded in the proper registry of deeds within fifteen days after the execution thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 77A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 77A cover?
Section 77A ("Sale by municipalities; land acquired through foreclosure; recording deeds") 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 § 77A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 77A" (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?
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How does Massachusetts § 77A apply to my situation?
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