Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
what is the difference between a street and a private way, and who owns the private way
Asked on 11/09/11, 2:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Streets are usually but not always owned by a municipality, but if not accepted by the municipality they like private ways are owned to their mid-line by the abutting land owners.
Answered on 11/09/11, 8:09 pm
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