Knowing your local tree-trimming laws protects you from liability and helps prevent costly disputes with neighbors. Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected ...

As a Florida-based real estate attorney who focuses on property tax litigation, I’ve seen firsthand how often those assessments can—and should—be challenged. In some cases, clients have saved tens or ...

Revenue from an event ticket tax could help Detroit cut property taxes and cover costs associated with hosting sports games and concerts. A new Citizens Research Council of Michigan study found an ...

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Reader question: My neighbor's tree isn't maintained and hangs over my fence onto my property. Can I legally trim the tree, the part that hangs over my property? Answer: I brought this question to ...

On August 18th Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices for 2025 property values. The TRIM Notice shows property owners the assessed value of their ...

Sometimes government makes mistakes—but as a property owner, you have the power to challenge the mistake. One of the most important tools to do so is your Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice, which ...

Polk County homeowners should review their Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices, recently mailed, to understand their potential tax obligations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Public budget hearings are ...

City Council Representative Raquetta Dotley, for District 7, which includes St Elmo, wants our city tax rate to be $2.25 per $100 of appraised property value for 2025. Other City Council members are ...