Escrow & Title
A Massachusetts property has a tax taking lien from 2005. The property was not sold at auction and the lien was never cleared. When the property is sold today:
AThe tax lien expires automatically after 10 years
BThe tax lien must be paid or cleared as part of the title clearance process before the property can be conveyed with clear title✓ Correct
CThe buyer assumes responsibility for the old tax lien
DThe town must forgive old tax liens when a property is sold
Explanation
Old tax liens (including tax takings) must be cleared before marketable title can be conveyed. The title examination will identify the lien, and it must be paid off (or the tax taking foreclosed and title cleared) before the property can be sold free and clear.
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