[RPPTL LandTen] Property Tax Refund Question

[David Weisman]

Brenda:

While I do not recall any standard, I would think that any actual cost incurred could be deducted. I don't think that a Landlord has the right to keep any portion just because it got the refund, unless the Landlord or an employee personally filed and argued the appeal. In that case, FMV of the services.

David  Weisman
Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer
Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
200 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone 954-491-1120 Ext. 1015
Direct Phone 954-343-6941
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From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 3:47 PM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Property Tax Refund Question

Hello everyone:

I have a commercial landlord client who recently won an ad valorem tax assessment appeal and got back a sizeable amount of money.  Is there any standard regarding the proper amount that the landlord can retain to cover the cost of appeal and how much needs to be distributed back to the tenants?  My initial thought would be no, but I thought I'd ask the audience.

Thanks!

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.
[elf]
3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32257
904.432.3200 (o)/904-432-3201 (f)
www.ezellfirmpa.com<http://www.ezellfirmpa.com>
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