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NY A01204
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires attorneys providing services for small claims assessment review to include a clear, conspicuous written disclosure in contracts and retainer agreements stating that property owners can complete assessment complaints without an attorney
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Mandates the disclosure be printed in large format (font size 16 or larger) and direct property owners to the New York courts website for process information, forms, and assistance
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Requires disclosure to include the website for the appropriate municipality where the property is located
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Specifies that for Nassau County properties, the disclosure must provide the Assessment Review Commission website, and for New York City properties, the New York City Tax Commission 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
referred to real property taxation
1/7/2026