Escrow & Title
A Massachusetts property is sold at a tax taking auction by the municipality. The deed conveyed is typically a:
AWarranty deed
BQuitclaim deed
CTax taking deed (collector's deed)✓ Correct
DSheriff's deed
Explanation
When a Massachusetts municipality forecloses on a property for unpaid taxes, it issues a tax taking deed (also called a collector's deed or tax deed), conveying title with no warranties.
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