Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

A recent decision by the Appeals Court of Massachusetts* about the entitlement of two nonprofit corporations which rent apartments at below- market rates to low-income elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities… more

Ad Valorem Tax, Charitable Organizations, Connecticut, Elder Issues, Low Income Housing

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Adam Cohen

Supreme Court Says No to Equity Forfeiture in Tax Foreclosures

In 14 of our 50 states, laws are on the books that say when authorities foreclose real estate for unpaid taxes, the government is entitled to keep the full auction proceeds - even beyond the owner’s debt obligation. Enabled by… more

Foreclosure, Property Tax, Property Valuation, Reversal, SCOTUS

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Michael Marafito

AI In Real Estate Appraisal: Legal Skepticism, Industry Adoption, And An In-House Experiment On Its Accuracy

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly change, the laws regarding AI use likewise adapt. For instance, the New York Surrogate’s Court recently grappled with an expert witness’ use of AI to support his… more

Artificial Intelligence, Evidence, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, Machine Learning

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Brian McCann

City of Norwalk 2023 Revaluation

The City of Norwalk, the sixth largest city in Connecticut, is near to completion of its 2023 real property revaluation. This revaluation is a “full measure and list” revaluation – meaning that it incorporates the results of… more

Connecticut, Fair Market Value, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax

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Elliott Pollack

Impact of PILOT Agreement on Tax Appeal Refunds

The gigantic American Dream Mall located in East Rutherford, New Jersey challenged its tax assessments for the years 2019-2025 before the New Jersey Tax Court… more

Bond Financing, Bondholders, New Jersey, Property Tax, Public Finance

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Ryan Schaitkin

Understanding the New Approach to Motor Vehicle Valuations by Connecticut Assessors

Motor vehicle assessment in Connecticut is a two-step process. Your municipality’s assessor determines the value of your vehicle, and then multiplies that value by the 70% assessment ratio to arrive at your motor vehicle… more

Automotive Industry, Connecticut, Depreciation, Motor Vehicles, MSRP

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Gregory Servodidio

Solar Property Tax Exemptions Granted by Connecticut Tax Court

In two recent decisions, Connecticut Tax Court Presiding Judge Matthew Budzik found that three facilities consisting of solar panels and related equipment were entitled to property tax exemptions pursuant to Connecticut General… more

Clean Energy, Connecticut, Electricity, Government Agencies, Infrastructure

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