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Dispute over property tax: Tübingen takes action against Haus und Grund”!
Tübingen is defending itself against a lawsuit by the owners' association “Haus und Grund” regarding the controversial property tax increase. Trial in November.
Dispute over property tax: Tübingen takes action against Haus und Grund”!
The discussion about property tax is heating up in Tübingen. The owners' association “Haus und Grund” is planning legal action against the city of Tübingen, which is seeking an interim injunction against the association. This dispute aims to clarify the retroactive increase in property tax, which was decided in June this year. Mayor Boris Palmer emphasizes that the increase is legal and that the procedure is intended to eliminate false allegations. Currently, around 650 objections have been received against the new notices, which is significantly increasing the bureaucratic effort in the city. The nerves are tense and the pressure is growing.
The members of the club in particular are restless. He argues that the statutes on the property tax increase were not properly published, which he considers to be invalid. Palmer counters with the statement that the statutes were announced on June 28th on the city's official website and that the Tübingen regional council also confirmed this proper publication. Due to the opposing views, a legal opinion has been issued since September 30th that casts doubt on the invalidity of the statutes. If this assessment is correct, the notices of increased property tax may be illegal. House and property Tübingen reports that another renowned local constitutional lawyer was commissioned to write a new report in order to examine the matter in detail.
The legal disputes
A sticking point in the debate is the legal review that has already been commissioned to retroactively increase the assessment rate. The association has commissioned a report which suggests that the statutes were published incorrectly. The new report will take into account both the city's and the owners' association's perspective. Palmer had already announced in October that he would charge the highest possible fee for the notices, and at the same time the city had not received any complaints about the statutes from the regional council.
Given this situation, the procedure is scheduled for mid-November, which means that Tübingen citizens may soon receive clarity on the property tax issue. If the homeowners association's lawsuit is successful, it could have far-reaching consequences for all owners, who will now find themselves in an uncertain position while awaiting the outcome of the legal review. The confusion surrounding the various reports and differing interpretations could lead to even more administrative burden as the city tries to make the process as efficient as possible.
The dispute over property tax in Tübingen not only illustrates the complexity of the housing market, but also how important proper communication and transparency are between city institutions and citizens. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what further clarification the prevented contradictions will bring with it. Uncertainty about where you stand is a worrying companion for those affected by Tübingen.