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A central issue going to both the valuation of damages and the extent of a taking in eminent domain cases is whether the government or utility is required to take an entire parcel, beyond just a portion that may be required...more
When the government exercises its power of eminent domain to take private property for public use, the U.S. Constitution requires it to provide “just compensation” to the property owner. But what does “just compensation”...more
On January 14, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, issued Executive Order N-7-25 prohibiting unsolicited cash offers to purchase property in Los Angeles county ZIP codes, specifically those impacted by the recent...more
Appraising a property being acquired through eminent domain involves a number of unique valuation rules, including highest and best use, larger parcel, date of value, and unique evidentiary restrictions on comparable sales...more
It’s the holiday season! For many that means spending time with family and friends. A new year rings in, and then…like clockwork, the Nassau County Department of Assessment publishes the tentative assessment roll as of...more
Property tax is a major concern for Texas property owners, since it represents one of the most substantial expenses they face. In 2023, local taxing entities’ property tax collections totaled $82.1 billion, matching the total...more
A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024. ...more
In Allegheny County, tax appeal season has already begun for 2025. For every tax year, County property owners have the ability to file an assessment appeal. ...more
The Connecticut General Assembly's Planning and Development Committee will be holding a public hearing on March 13 at 10:00 a.m. on the following bills of interest to commercial property owners and taxpayers...more
Developer beware! In Wisconsin, assessors may use an “anticipated” vacancy in making assessments. Veritas Village LLC, the owner of a property with 189 apartments in Madison, contested the city's assessment of its property at...more
In Allegheny County, tax appeal season has begun for 2024. Every year, County property owners have the ability to file an assessment appeal. But this year there are unique opportunities for an assessment reduction....more
As readers of this blog probably know, a property tax appeal is initiated by filing a petition with a municipality’s Board of Assessment Appeals. Typically, the appeal must be filed with the Board no later than February 20. ...more
January 1 is the date when most third quarter tax bills are mailed in Massachusetts; therefore, under M.G.L. Chapter 59, the majority of abatement applications must be filed with local assessors’ offices on or before...more
North Carolina taxes both real estate and personal property, but differing valuation schedules and processes for the two types can lead to confusion and inflated tax bills for industrial property owners. Understanding how...more
Cheshire, Darien, New Canaan and Norwalk are among 44 Connecticut municipalities, listed in our November alert, conducting a general revaluation according to the October 1, 2023 Grand List. Depending upon the...more
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
A large number of Connecticut municipalities are conducting revaluations as of October 1, 2023. A notice containing the proposed new assessment of your property will be mailed before the end of this year. ...more
In my last blog, I wrote about the shortcomings of compensating displaced property owners based on the ‘objective’ standard of the market value of their property. That standard ignores the owners’ ‘subjective’ losses, such...more
When we take on an eminent domain case, our primary goal is to put our client in the best position possible. In some cases, that means fighting the taking itself, as my dad (and boss) did in the well-known Wayne County v....more
GM Berkshire Hills LLC v. Berks County Board of Assessment (2023 Pa. LEXIS 272, February 28, 2023) – – Split Supreme Court Ruling Enables Taxing Body Assessment Appeals Based on Recent Sales to Remain - Counties, schools...more
A taxpayer who believes the county assessment is too high, or that the value of their property declined, may contest the valuation and reduce the taxes owed by establishing a lower valuation is warranted. This often includes...more
Summary - The recent 3 – 3 split by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in GM Berkshire Hills LLC v Berks County Board of Assessment and Wilson School District leaves in place a school district’s ability to target recently sold...more
In Allegheny County, tax appeal season has begun for 2023. Every year, County property owners have the opportunity to file an assessment appeal. But this year there are unique opportunities for an assessment reduction....more
One of the issues that comes up frequently in eminent domain is whether the proceeds a property or business owner will receive from the government is treated as ordinary income, capital gains or is exempt from federal and/or...more
Please note: This alert was originally published on 09/28/2022 and was updated on 11/17/2022. A large number of Connecticut municipalities are conducting revaluations as of October 1, 2022. ...more