QUESTION
Paying highest property tax on the smallest home
Asked on Jan 16th, 2017 on Residential Real Estate - New Jersey
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NJ resident seeking Attorney to assist with a property tax assessment that has been appraised at a disproportioned higher level compared to 14 other larger homes in the same neighborhood that has a larger Square Foot living area. Leaving the home owner with an unequal tax burden and the township refuses to take into consideration the same home deficiencies and reasons that won a property tax appeal in 2008.
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The cardinal rule is do not compare assessments - only fair market value. You can argue property class, size, etc, but the best evidence is an appraisal which determines fair market value.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship