I hereby retain Christian R. Donahue, LLC (CRD) as my sole and exclusive representative and agent, in efforts to reduce the assessed value of my owner-occupied 1, 2, or 3 family residence for the 2024/2025 tax year. CRD will prepare and file on my behalf any tax grievance documents, and if necessary, file a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) appeal, at CRD's sole discretion.
I agree to pay a discounted fee equal to 45% of the first year's (12 months) realty tax savings (which is defined as the Assessed Value Reduction multiplied by the total tax rate; prior to any exemptions). CRD agrees to use the latest available total tax rate at the time of billing to calculate its fee. I agree that payment is due within 60 days of invoicing. CRD will provide a copy of the decision or stipulation, documenting the reduction. I agree to a $75 valuation report fee, and a $30 court filing fee when applicable. CRD will cover any up-front costs and I will not be charged these fees unless my assessed value is reduced.
I understand that, if successful, savings can come as either a reduced second half tax bill, or if the case takes longer, a refund check. If applicable, CRD is authorized to request and receive any refunds that may apply resulting from the lowering of assessment and apply it to its fee(s); all remaining funds will be disbursed to me, the client, within 30 days or as proscribed by law. Reasonable payment plans are available upon request. If no payment plan is agreed to, and no payment has been received within 60 days of invoicing, I agree to pay the full undiscounted fee, which is equal to the maximum allowed by law, 100% of the first year reduction in actual property taxes. I also agree to reimburse CRD for any re-invoicing and/or collections fees, including reasonable attorney fees, and interest at a rate of 1.2% per month, to the extent applicable by law. I agree that if I fail to cash any refund check sent to me within 180 days, it shall be considered abandoned and a donation to CRD and/or its non-profit efforts. I attest and warrant that I did not sign up with any other tax grievance service this year, and I do not have a prior 2023/2024 tax year case pending, and I did not win a 2023/2024 tax year Assessed Value Reduction in court.
This process need not be performed by an agent or tax assessment consultant service. CRD is not affiliated with any entity of government. I understand and agree that challenges are related to claims of unequal assessments and CRD does not in any way claim that I am overpaying in property taxes. CRD will honor any request received to cancel this contract for 7 days after receipt of this document. I fully authorize CRD to negotiate a settlement for me; CRD is given full authority to sign any necessary paperwork to obtain a reduction in my property taxes. Only homeowners, agents or contract vendees can apply. No guarantees. Sale of the subject property does not void this contract. This Designation of Representative and Agreement is fully negotiable and transferable at CRD's sole discretion. CRD will not share or sell any personal information. If any part of this contract is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it does not void the remaining part(s) of this contract.
I agree that everything in this agreement is clear and conspicuous. I have fully read and completely understand what is in this contract, and agree to all of the terms and conditions above.
PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME LOWER MY PROPERTY'S TAX ASSESSMENT.
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