New York S05474 mandates written disclosures in legal contracts for property tax assessment complaints, stating these can be handled without an.
New York S05474 amends the real property tax law by requiring any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to property tax assessment complaints to include a written disclosure. This disclosure must clearly state that such complaints can be completed without the assistance of an attorney. The disclosure must be in large print and include websites for the New York courts and the appropriate municipality. The bill aims to inform property owners about alternative options for handling assessment complaints.
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