[WSBARP] Property tax exemption denial MORE

[Melinda]

Hey Jim. Thanks. I'll suggest that. Then maybe the lapse the past few years can just kind of be a non-issue...

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> On Nov 15, 2014, at 12:00 PM, James B. Dolan <jbdolan at jbdolan.com> wrote:
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> Melinda:
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> This probably does not answer your specific question, but I have an elderly widower client in a similar situation who rented his farm property to tenants who brought in livestock (horses and chickens) and are living on and using the property appropriately to continue to qualify for the agricultural exemption.  The tenants are paying a lower rent because they are maintaining/upgrading the semi neglected property (barn, shop, etc.), so it is a win-win for tenants and owner.  Not sure if your client could do something similar?
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> From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Melinda Grout
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 2:24 PM
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> Along these lines…
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> how would one handle a situation where elderly client has open space/farming exemption but is no longer actively farming?  Client is competent but definitely has been on the slow side for a few years.  The statute talks about duties of length of use, notification of change of use, and penalties, but has anyone successfully argued lack of knowledge as a mitigating factor?
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