An Act to provide clarification to Mass General Laws

This bill clarifies how Massachusetts municipalities assess property owners for sewer projects that provide specific benefits to certain areas rather than the general community. It establishes strict rules requiring officials to record project plans and cost estimates at the Registry of Deeds to create a legal lien, ensuring that new property buyers are not held liable for these costs unless they had actual knowledge of the project. The legislation also mandates that final assessment notices be sent via certified mail to both the originally designated liable owner and the current property owner of record. By defining these procedures, the bill aims to protect property owners from unexpected charges and ensure transparency in how sewer improvement costs are distributed.