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Property Owner Entitled to Compensation After Foreclosure Sale
The Pacific Legal Foundation secured a major victory in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. Let’s delve into Johnson v. City of East Orange and explore how the appellate court’s decision is a great sign for property owners. Background Lynette Johnson bought a commercial property for her children in East Orange. Since the structure on... Read More
U.S. Circuit Court Upholds the Requirement of Just Compensation to Landlords from COVID Eviction Moratoriums
On June 6, 2025, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. government may have to face property damage claims by landlords from a COVID-era eviction moratorium. In the case Darby Development Company Inc. et al. v. United States, No. 22-1929, residential property owners sued under the 5th Amendment’s Takings Clause which prevents the... Read More
Ohio Group Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes
Beth Blackmarr nearly fainted when she saw that her home’s assessment increased by over 50% from the prior year. That’s when she decided enough is enough and joined a movement to end all property taxes in Ohio. The group, known as Citizens for Property Tax Reform, is a grassroots campaign based in Cuyahoga County. Recently,... Read More
Florida Couple Hit with Reassessment After “Substantial Improvements”
Imagine spending a significant amount of time and money on renovating a home, only to find that the property taxes have not only doubled, not only tripled, but multiplied six times over. Although this may sound like a real estate horror tale, Florida residents Walter and Debbie have experienced this firsthand. The couple’s dream waterfront... Read More
Could Property Taxes in Florida Be a Thing of the Past?
Florida isn’t just a back-to-back Stanley Cup winning state; it boasts some of the lowest average property tax payments in the country. And if Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest tax proposal sees the light of day, it may need another airport to handle the influx of aspiring property owners. Governor DeSantis has proposed abolishing property taxes.... Read More
The Key Term All Commercial Real Estate Owners Should Know
Property taxes can be a heavy financial burden, especially for owners of commercial real estate. Fortunately, property tax appeals provide an opportunity to reduce tax assessments which could lead to hundreds of thousands in savings. While filing an appeal is easy, winning one requires knowledge and expertise in valuation. Commercial real estate owners can increase... Read More
No One is Safe! Chicago Suburb Aims to Buy – or Take – Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
In early May, Robert Prevost was introduced to the world as Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. Pope Leo was raised in the small suburb of Dolton, Illinois, where his family resided for nearly 50 years. Following the pontiff’s recent introduction, Dolton has now made it clear that intends to acquire Pope Leo’s childhood... Read More
Filing a Self-Represented Property Tax Appeal? Use Caution!
New Jersey property owners share a common challenge: high property taxes. However, there’s a glimmer of hope because property owners can appeal their assessments and potentially reduce their property taxes. While many hire attorneys to represent them through the tax appeal process, some choose to file without representation. What are the pros and cons of... Read More
15 States Sue Trump to Stop Fast-Tracked Energy Expansion
On the first day of President Trump’s second term, he signed Executive Order 14156, entitled “Declaring a National Energy Emergency.” That EO directs the heads of executive departments and federal agencies — including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Interior, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation — to issue permits... Read More
NC Supreme Court: Condo Developer Entitled to Just Compensation
When the government takes private property using the power of eminent domain, the property owner is entitled to receive just compensation. But what happens when another party shows up with an interest in the property? Should they get a slice of the compensation pie? In a legal showdown that could have been from a real... Read More
