Even Mortgagees Have The Right To Appeal Tax Assessments

One might think that only property owners have the right to appeal a property tax assessment, however such is not the case.  Where a property owner is in default under a mortgage, a mortgagee possesses the right to appeal a … Continue reading →

Attention All New Jersey Taxpayers: The Right To Appeal A Real Estate Assessment Extends Beyond Assessed Property Owners To Tenants, Mortgagees, Tax Sale Certificate Holders And Certain Others

Contrary to what many individuals and business owners assume, the right to appeal a real estate tax assessment in New Jersey is not limited merely to the owner of the assessed property. Rather, that right also generally extends to other … Continue reading →

Understanding The Importance Of Your Property Assessment And Your Right To Appeal The Assessment If It Is Unfair

Since the annual real estate taxes billed by the municipal tax collector in connection with a parcel of property are the direct product of the assessed valuation of the property, it is important to have the assessment properly reviewed each … Continue reading →

A Warm-Up on the Freeze Act: What Happens for Taxpayers After a Successful Appeal

As a taxpayer, a successful property tax appeal may only be the first step in an ongoing battle to keep a property’s assessment under control.

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