Sec. 1. 33 MRSA §1603-116, sub-§(b), as repealed and replaced by PL 1983, c. 816, Pt. A, §40, is amended to read:

(b) A lien under this section is prior to all other liens and encumbrances on a unit except: (1) Liens and encumbrances recorded before the recordation of the declaration; (2) A first mortgage recorded before or after the date on which the assessment sought to be enforced becomes delinquent; and (3) Liens liens for real estate taxes and other governmental assessments or charges against the unit. This subsection does not affect the priority of mechanics' or materialmen's liens, or the priority of liens for other assessments made by the association. The lien under this section is not subject to the provisions of Title 14, section 4651 and Title 18-A, Part 2, as they or their equivalents may be amended or modified from time to time.

SUMMARY

This bill provides that a lien for condominium assessments takes priority over all other liens except real estate taxes and other governmental assessments against the unit.