Tax Grievance Denied - Small Claims Court

[Elke Mariotti]

Just got word I won another grievance after appealing! Tax savings this time: $1,344!

(No, didn't do it myself. Worth it to me to have someone represent me during the appeals process.)

[GMalo]

I must have received 30 letters in the mail from various firms offering to get my assessment reduced. When I read how easy the process is online, I just couldn't see myself paying someone several thousand dollars to fill out some simple forms.

Even when I calculate the cost of spending a day at small claims court, I'll still be thousands ahead in total cost.

It really is a shame that in such an obvious case, such as mine, that the Town makes you jump through hoops just to get a fair shake.

Glad to hear you won your grievance though.

[Elke Mariotti]

Originally Posted by GMalo

I must have received 30 letters in the mail from various firms offering to get my assessment reduced. When I read how easy the process is online, I just couldn't see myself paying someone several thousand dollars to fill out some simple forms.

Even when I calculate the cost of spending a day at small claims court, I'll still be thousands ahead in total cost.


Glad to hear you won your grievance though.

Thank you!

If you can easily make the time, by all means, it'll be a good experience for you! And I certainly wouldn't discourage anyone - have done it myself in the past.

Just wondering what you mean by your comment bolded above. Why thousands ahead in total cost? The fee is a one-time fee of the first year's savings After that, the homeowner reaps the benefits of the reduction 100% going forward.