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Sanitary Code and Receivership Statute

  • Appointment of Receiver

    M.G.L. c. 111, s. 127I

  • Priority Lien

    M.G.L. c. 111, s. 127J

  • Assessment of Local Taxes

    M.G.L. c. 59, s. 57D

  • Mechanics Lien Law

    M.G.L. c. 254

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