What is an alienation clause?

An alienation clause is a clause that is included in a property deed or title which outlines the restrictions or limitations of the transferability of the property. This clause serves to limit the rights of the person who holds the title or deed to transfer the property to another individual or entity. In the state of Massachusetts, alienation clauses are a part of most property titles and deeds and are legally binding. In general, these clauses can be used to limit the transferability of property to a specific group of individuals, for example, a family. They may also be used to impose a certain price on the sale of the property or to require a certain use of the property. Alienation clauses may be waived depending on the situation and with the approval of the court.

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