Escrow & Title
Vermont's 'municipal lien certificate' is similar to a tax certificate and is used to identify:
AZoning violations on the property
BOutstanding municipal charges, assessments, and utility liens that are owed on the property✓ Correct
CExisting building permits
DEnvironmental violations
Explanation
A municipal lien certificate identifies all outstanding charges, assessments, and liens owed to the municipality — including property taxes, sewer charges, special assessments, and utility liens — that must be paid at or before closing.
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