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re: Michigan retiree's home seized for an $8.41 tax bill - county may be in legal trouble
Posted on 7/27/20 at 7:06 pm to OysterPoBoy
Posted on 7/27/20 at 7:06 pm to OysterPoBoy
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Private property is a myth.
This is why property taxes are the worst form of taxation imo.
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Posted on 7/27/20 at 7:10 pm to lostinbr
I should add for the sake of full disclosure that it does not appear to be his primary home that was seized. From what I can tell it was a rental property owned by his business. Seems the news sensationalized that aspect a bit. But that should not, and does not, change the absurdity of the practice.
This post was edited on 7/27/20 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 7/27/20 at 7:28 pm to lostinbr
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I should add for the sake of full disclosure that it does not appear to be his primary home that was seized. From what I can tell it was a rental property owned by his business. Seems the news sensationalized that aspect a bit. But that should not, and does not, change the absurdity of the practice.
Well, it doesn’t make the practice any better, but it does make it better in this case. At least the man didn’t lose his home. But someone (the fund that is funded by the sale of these seized homes) still needs to compensate him. With interest. Since that is what caused this in the first place is interest.
Posted on 7/27/20 at 8:04 pm to goofball
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During a court appearance last year, William Horton and John Bursch, the county’s attorneys, argued that a ruling in favor of Rafaeli would set a precedent that could ultimately bankrupt Michigan counties by forcing local governments to compensate all homeowners in similar situations. He estimated it would cost around $2 billion.
Easy solution: Don't commit fraud and you don't have to compensate the victims.
I'd also guess there are legitimately confiscated assets they could give in lieu of cash for some cases.
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