§558. Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser
A purchaser of real estate may agree with the previous owner or party to whom the real estate was formerly taxed to pay the pro rata or proportional share of taxes. Unless otherwise specified by the parties to the agreement, the taxes shall be prorated over the period of the fiscal year of the municipality in which the land is located. [PL 1981, c. 23 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 23 (RPR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2: REAL PROPERTY TAXES
36 §554. Mortgaged real estate; taxes; payment
36 §555. Tenants in common and joint tenants
36 §557. Assessment; continued until notice of transfer
36 §557-A. Assessment; unknown owner
36 §558. Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser
36 §558-A. Liability for failure to pay prorated property taxes