PGHRealEstateLawyer t1_j6jkjor wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:04 PM

This is my primary area of practice. Feel free to contact me directly and I’ll be able to guide you through what’s going on.

jisa t1_j6l5ceb wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:28 AM

Can I ask a more general question? My impression was that there is, or was, a lawsuit challenging the tax assessment scheme as violating the uniformity clause of the PA Constitution--that taxing newcomers differently than the general neighborhood was unconstitutional... Is that still pending, or what was the result if not?

PGHRealEstateLawyer t1_j6l5teg wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:32 AM

That issue has been brought up many times before. The courts have repeatedly held that the school can appeal just like a taxpayer can.

If the county would have changed the assessment on their own without the appeal, that would be unconstitutional.

I recall someone brought that issue up again recently (last year or so). I don’t know it’s status, but I recall I didn’t think it would go anywhere when it was filed.

jisa t1_j6l5x0l wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:32 AM

Thanks--that's good to know!