Property Ownership
What is a 'tax lien' in Rhode Island and why does it have priority over other liens?
AA lien placed by a private lender
BA lien placed by the municipality for unpaid property taxes; it typically has super-priority over mortgages and other liens by statute✓ Correct
CA lien by the Rhode Island DEM for environmental cleanup
DA lien for unpaid HOA assessments
Explanation
A Rhode Island municipal property tax lien has statutory super-priority over most other liens, including first mortgages. This means unpaid property taxes must be paid first in any foreclosure or sale, before mortgage holders are satisfied.
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