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NY A08919

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michaelle Solages

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to small claims assessment review to include a clear and conspicuous written disclosure in large print format (16 point font or larger).

  • Disclosure must state that assessment complaints can be completed without an attorney and direct property owners to the New York courts website for information about the small claims assessment review process, forms, and assistance.

  • For properties in Nassau County, disclosure must include the Assessment Review Commission website; for properties in New York City, disclosure must include the New York City Tax Commission website; for other locations, disclosure must include the appropriate municipality's website.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to the filing and appearance before a board of assessment review regarding complaints in relation to assessments shall include a written disclosure that such complaints in relation to assessments can be completed without the assistance of an attorney.

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.335

6/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2024
Ways and Means5/21/2024
Real Property Taxation1/26/2024

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