New York A01204 mandates written disclosures in attorney contracts for assessment complaints.

New York A01204 amends the real property tax law to require any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to assessment complaints to include a written disclosure. This disclosure must state that such complaints can be completed without the assistance of an attorney. It must also provide information on the small claim assessment review process, forms, and assistance, along with relevant websites. The disclosure must be in a large print format, defined as a printed font size of sixteen or larger.

New York A01204 mandates written disclosures in attorney contracts for assessment complaints.

New York A01204 amends the real property tax law to require any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to assessment complaints to include a written disclosure. This disclosure must state that such complaints can be completed without the assistance of an attorney. It must also provide information on the small claim assessment review process, forms, and assistance, along with relevant websites. The disclosure must be in a large print format, defined as a printed font size of sixteen or larger.