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Ralph Slate<br>

Springfield, MA<br>

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&gt;It is a requirement for an LHD plan to be filed in the courthouse, otherwise the<br>

&gt;LHD is not enforceable.  And it was my impression that there are reference<br>

&gt;indexes for filed plans identifying the affected properties or streets.  Thus, a<br>

&gt;diligent title examiner would look for any filed plans possibly affecting the<br>

&gt;property and would therefore make the connection to the LHD.  That has been my<br>

&gt;experience re properties I have researched in several Mass. counties.  Can<br>

&gt;someone with title examining experience speak to that point?<br>

&gt;<br>

&gt;<br>

&gt;Dennis De Witt<br>

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&gt;<br>

&gt;On Feb 2, 2010, at 10:28 AM, Chris Skelly wrote:<br>

&gt;<br>

&gt;<br>

&gt;Ralph,<br>

&gt; <br>

&gt;I wouldn&#8217t expect a title exam to determine whether a local historic district<br>

&gt;exists. <br>

&gt; <br>

&gt;Like zoning, subdivision control, demolition delay, wetlands protection and so<br>

&gt;on, local historic districts are not recorded at the registry of deeds by each<br>

&gt;property owner&#8217s name so a title exam researching a chain of ownership isn&#8217t<br>

&gt;going to discover the establishment of a local historic district. <br>

&gt; <br>

&gt;Ultimately, it is up to the buyer to research municipal regulations at the<br>

&gt;appropriate city or town hall. <br>

&gt; <br>

&gt;Of course, we&#8217d all like to avoid any surprises so I encourage plenty of public<br>

&gt;education to homeowners, outreach to the real estate community and entering<br>

&gt;local historic district signage at all major entrances.  There is nothing like<br>

&gt;some well-designed signage to let everyone know they are entering a local<br>

&gt;historic district.  Chris.<br>

&gt;Christopher C. Skelly <br>

&gt;Director of Local Government Programs <br>

&gt;Massachusetts Historical Commission <br>

&gt;220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125 <br>

&gt;Ph: (617) 727-8470 / Fax: (617) 727-5128  <br>

&gt;Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us <br>

&gt;http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcidx.htm <br>

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