Land Use & Zoning
A property owner in Massachusetts who is denied a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals may appeal to:
AThe Governor's office
BThe Massachusetts Land Court or Superior Court within 20 days of the decision✓ Correct
CThe Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers
DThe Massachusetts Appeals Court directly
Explanation
Under M.G.L. c. 40A § 17, a person aggrieved by a ZBA decision may appeal to the Massachusetts Land Court or Superior Court within 20 days of the decision being filed with the city or town clerk.
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