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NY A08919
Bill
Status
1/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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