Date & Time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Fee: $65
This program is online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording.
Faculty
John D. Finnegan, Esq., Hill Law, Special Municipal Counsel and
Past President of the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association
Michael J. King, MPA, CMMT/CMMC
Town of Wrentham Finance Director and Treasurer-Collector
2nd Vice President, Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association
Robert J. Kerwin, Esq., Kerwin Legal, Special Municipal Counsel and
Past President of the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (Moderator)
The 2025 budget recently enacted in the Commonwealth as Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 brings sweeping changes to the process and procedures utilized by municipalities to collect delinquent real estate taxes from non-paying residents. The amendments were precipitated by the Supreme Court’s decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023), which mandates that collection statutes provide a mechanism for a former owner to submit an excess equity claim when their property is taken due to non-payment of taxes. However, the enacted legislation goes beyond the requirements set by Tyler and introduces numerous modifications to Chapter 60 (collection of local taxes). This program specifically addresses the modifications made to the tax taking and tax possession disposition process, highlights what municipalities and their counsel should be aware of in order to adapt to the new requirements and will include a discussion of the real-world challenges that municipalities and taxpayers will face in adjusting to the changes occasioned by new legislation.
Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general CLE information contact Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com . Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. People registered for the program will receive the video recording and materials. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when the live webinar is attended.