Bill > S05474

This bill requires that any contract or retainer agreement between a property owner and an attorney for legal services related to filing and appearing before a board of assessment review must include a clear and prominent written disclosure, printed in a large font size (16 or larger), stating that property tax assessment complaints can be completed without an attorney's assistance. The disclosure must also provide the website addresses for the New York courts, the relevant municipality where the property is located, and specific commission websites for certain jurisdictions like Nassau County and New York City. The purpose of this requirement is to inform property owners that they can pursue assessment review processes on their own, without necessarily hiring legal representation, and to provide them with resources to help them understand and navigate the assessment review process. The bill aims to increase transparency and potentially reduce unnecessary legal expenses for property owners seeking to challenge their property tax assessments.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5474