Massachusetts General Laws (Tax)

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, § 12B

Mortgagors and mortgagees deemed joint owners; tax bill

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Section 12B. Mortgagors and mortgagees referred to in the two preceding sections shall for the purpose of taxation be deemed joint owners until the mortgagee takes possession; and until such possession is taken by a first mortgagee, an assessor or the collector of taxes, upon application, shall give to any such mortgagee or mortgagor a tax bill showing the whole tax on the mortgaged estate and the amount included in the valuation thereof as the interest of each mortgagee and of the mortgagor respectively. If the first mortgagee is in possession, he shall be deemed sole owner; and any other mortgagee in possession shall be deemed joint owner with prior mortgagees.

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  1. 59-5C3-4 · Residential exemption
  2. 59-5D · Property held by city, town or district in another city or town…
  3. 59-5E · Valuation of land held by city or town in another city or town;…
  4. 59-5F · Holding municipalities or districts; tax liability for lands…
  5. 59-5G · Payment to cities or towns for property held for water supply…
  6. 59-5H · Payments to municipalities for certain watershed land;…
  7. 59-5I · Exemption; conditions
  8. 59-5J · Special assessment policy; historic owner-occupied residences
  9. 59-5K · Property tax liability reduced in exchange for volunteer…
  10. 59-5L · Deferral of taxes due by member of the Massachusetts National…
  11. 59-5M · Exemption for market rate units contained in a certified…
  12. 59-5N · Reduction of property tax obligation of veteran in exchange for…
  13. 59-5O · Property tax exemption for real property classified as Class…
  14. 59-6-to-7A · Repealed, 1978, 580, Sec. 30
  15. 59-8 · Interstate, foreign trade or fishing ships or vessels;…
  16. 59-8A · Excise tax on farm machinery and equipment and farm animals;…
  17. 59-9-10 · Repealed, 1963, 160, Sec. 12
  18. 59-11 · Real estate
  19. 59-12 · Mortgaged real estate
  20. 59-12A · Statement of estate liable to taxation
  21. 59-12B · Mortgagors and mortgagees deemed joint owners; tax bill
  22. 59-12C · Taxes paid by tenant; recovery from landlord
  23. 59-12D · Assessment against real estate of decedent; liability of heirs…
  24. 59-12E · Assessment against real estate of decedent; lien
  25. 59-12F · Real estate unassessed where right or titled unascertained;…
  26. 59-13-to-17A · Repealed, 1978, 580, Sec. 30
  27. 59-18 · Personal property; assessment
  28. 59-19 · Mortgaged or pledged personal property; assessment
  29. 59-20 · State treasurer; duties
  30. 59-20A · Increase in assessments
  31. 59-20B · Regional veterans' districts, regional water districts or…
  32. 59-21 · Assessors; duties
  33. 59-21A · Additional compensation of assessors for courses of study
  34. 59-21A1-2 · Certified assessors; compensation
  35. 59-21B · Training programs for assessors
  36. 59-21C · Limitations on total taxes assessed; determination by voters
  37. 59-21D · Calculation of total limit; adjustment of limit; certification…
  38. 59-22 · Repealed, 1925, 343, Sec. 9
  39. 59-23 · Annual assessment; amount; deductions; approval
  40. 59-23A · Notice to municipal finance officers
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