Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
MA smoke detector cert. & intra-family transfer
My brother and I own the house I live in. If I buy my brother's half interest and record the deed, do I need to get a smoke detector certificate? What could be the result if I don't get a smoke detector certificate?
Asked on 3/23/09, 3:59 pm
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Re: MA smoke detector cert. & intra-family transfer
If you are taking a loan to buy your brother out, they lender will require the smoke detector certificate. A closing attorney will almost always insist on it as there is a prohibition against transwfers without them.
The smoke detector certificate usually costs $20-$25.00 in most towns so it should not be viewed as a big deal.
Answered on 3/23/09, 4:03 pm
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