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If you own retail, office, industrial or other commercial property in Pennsylvania, now is the time to review the tax assessment for your property against its current market value. The increase in interest rates has caused...more
As of July 10, 2025, the Mansion Tax and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax (“CITT”) now requires sellers of certain classes of real property (and controlling interest involving certain classes of real property) transferred...more
In commercial leases, "operating expenses" (often referred to as OPEX, CAM or Common Area Maintenance) generally cover the costs associated with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the property. In addition to...more
On July 3, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 into law, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications industry in the state. This new legislation specifically exempts radio,...more
The latest budget passed by the New Jersey legislature and signed by term-limited Governor Phil Murphy quietly enacted changes to New Jersey’s Mansion Tax, which affects not only residential properties but commercial...more
New Jersey has increased its so-called "mansion tax" and shifted the party who must pay the fee from the buyer to the seller. The tax has a substantial impact on owners of New Jersey real estate, but despite its expansive...more
On Tuesday, July 1, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill S4666/Assembly Bill A5804 (collectively, the Bill), which impacts certain transfers of real property. The Bill amends the existing fees imposed on certain...more
In Allegheny County, the tax appeal season will begin shortly for 2026. For every tax year, County property owners can file an assessment appeal. But allegedly, to continue providing certainty to taxpayers and taxing bodies...more
The New York City Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) has been extended to remain in effect through 2030, with some modifications. The New York state budget bill for FY 2026, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on...more
The third Tuesday in May marks the end of the Suffolk County, Nassau County and New York City annual grievance filing season and the beginning of administrative hearings and deliberations that could yield significant...more
As part of an ongoing effort to address the affordable housing shortage, the Connecticut General Assembly has passed Senate Bill No. 1444 which is designed to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings to residential use....more
In the last legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly introduced and passed significant changes to Indiana’s business personal property tax regime. The changes in Indiana’s SB 1, along with subsequent amendments from...more
Corporate and property searches are an essential starting point for tenant due diligence when negotiating a commercial lease. Due diligence search results can provide tenants with a clearer picture of the property, the...more
For most Towns and Cities throughout the State of New York, May 1st ushers in new assessment rolls and equalized market values for commercial and residential properties. As detailed in an earlier tax tracker (see: Assessment...more
A bill recently introduced in the California State Senate would have imposed a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies, but has been rewritten after facing strong opposition. Authored by California State...more
A recent bill introduced in the California State Senate would impose a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies. Authored by California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, SB 789 is intended to discourage...more
Every two years, every Colorado county reassesses property taxes for real and personal property. The notices of valuation for the 2025-2026 cycle will soon be released on May 1. Now is the time for commercial property owners...more
The “Common Level Ratio” (CLR) is a figure calculated by a state administrative body every year for every county. The CLR reflects the relationship between assessed and (fair) market values....more
Ohio reappraises and updates real property valuations every three years, and that means higher taxes. For tax year 2024, reappraisals and updates included counties such as Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Stark, Allen, and Sandusky....more
The Legislative Changes to HB 126 Introduced in 2024 Were Not Enacted Into Law - In 2024, there were two separate efforts by the Ohio legislature to amend House Bill 126 (HB 126) to address and clarify issues that have...more
With Rhode Island municipal revaluations of property going into effect for the 2025 tax year, many homeowners and business owners are beginning to explore their options on challenging the new assessment, as most assessments...more
On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing on the following eminent domain, property tax and land use bills of interest to the business community...more
Critical tax appeal deadlines are quickly approaching, and commercial property owners need to be prepared to file tax appeals for 2025 or defend against increase cases to get much needed property tax relief....more
The Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 120937 on February 11, 2025, aimed to encourage developers and commercial property owners to convert underutilized commercial properties into residential housing. Set to take...more