Brief Session Description
Did you ever think you would be sued for being too low? This session will explore how a group of taxpayers sued the Board of Assessors in Springfield Massachusetts for under-assessing Billboards and Cell Towers. Participants will explore the details, political impact and outcome of this landmark case while being exposed to the latest scholarship, methodologies and market data in the appraisal of Billboards and Cell Towers.
Presentation Category
Personal Property
Audience Expertise
General Interest (Appropriate for all experience levels.)
Location
225
Start Date
9-9-2019 1:30 PM
End Date
9-9-2019 2:30 PM
Moderator Name
Kimberly Horton
Apendium Knowledge Area
Working with the Legal Framework
Let's Sue the Assessor for Being Too Low
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Did you ever think you would be sued for being too low? This session will explore how a group of taxpayers sued the Board of Assessors in Springfield Massachusetts for under-assessing Billboards and Cell Towers. Participants will explore the details, political impact and outcome of this landmark case while being exposed to the latest scholarship, methodologies and market data in the appraisal of Billboards and Cell Towers.
