Clarifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83 regarding sewer assessments and lien status.

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83 to clarify the lien status of assessments for sewer construction and use. It specifies that charges for sewer, drain, or sidewalk construction create a lien on abutting land from the time the statement is recorded. It also details the conditions under which costs for general benefit facilities can be assessed and how they may be apportioned. The bill further explains the method for calculating annual charges for stormwater facilities and how credits may be granted for maintaining on-site retention/detention basins.

Clarifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83 regarding sewer assessments and lien status.

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83 to clarify the lien status of assessments for sewer construction and use. It specifies that charges for sewer, drain, or sidewalk construction create a lien on abutting land from the time the statement is recorded. It also details the conditions under which costs for general benefit facilities can be assessed and how they may be apportioned. The bill further explains the method for calculating annual charges for stormwater facilities and how credits may be granted for maintaining on-site retention/detention basins.