New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A1204 — Relates to requiring certain disclosures by attorneys performing services in connection with a real property tax grievance procedure

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Requires attorneys to disclose that property tax grievances can be filed without legal help.

The bill mandates that contracts between property owners and attorneys for tax grievance services must inform clients they can file complaints without an attorney. This aims to ensure property owners are aware of their options.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Property owners should know they can file tax grievances without needing an attorney.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.138

  2. RULES REPORT CAL.138

  3. REPORTED

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

  7. REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does A1204 do?
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.
Who sponsors A1204?
A1204 is sponsored by Michaelle C. Solages.
What is the current status of A1204?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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