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New owners after foreclosure must take over Section 8 and MRVP leases after foreclosure

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Produced by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Created October 2010

All new owners who buy at foreclosure sale, including banks, must accept Section 8 and MRVP leases. If your rent is subsidized and your building has been foreclosed, speak with housing authority staff or your local legal services office to learn about your options.

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