I am the new owner of the property, why is the prior owner's name still on the Real Estate bill?

M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 11 states the name of the owner of record as of January 1 will appear on the tax bill for the next fiscal year (4 bills per fiscal year). Although your name is in the care of line, you are the owner and are responsible for the property.

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1. How much are the Real Estate/Personal Property Taxes for Fiscal Year 2022?
2. What period does the Fiscal Year 2022 Real Estate / Personal Property Tax bill cover?
3. When are the Real Estate/Personal Property Taxes due?
4. What are Property (Real Estate) Taxes?
5. What is Preliminary tax?
6. What is Actual Tax?
7. I don't think my tax bill is correct, what should I do?
8. I mailed my payment from the Post Office at midnight on the due date; why do I have to pay interest?
9. I did not receive a tax bill; do I have to pay a penalty and interest?
10. My Real Estate taxes are paid by my mortgage company, why am I getting the tax bill?
11. How does my mortgage company know how much to pay?
12. I am the new owner of the property, why is the prior owner's name still on the Real Estate bill?
13. I received a Personal Property tax bill but no longer own the business or closed the business; or I am no longer a second home owner; who should I contact?