Rawls Leisure Living, Inc c/o Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, Esqs
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
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In the Matter of the Application of Rawls Leisure Living, Inc.
c/o Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, Esqs., as Agents,
RECEIVED
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Petitioner,
NOTICE OF VERIFIED
PETITION
-against-
LORETTA BRUNELLO, Assessor, Town ofWappingers,
Dutchess County, New York, and WAPPINGERS
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
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Respondents.
Assigned Judge:
To Review Certain Real Property Assessments for the
year 2006 under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF 2006 ASSESSMENT
SIRS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon the annexed Verified Petition, an application will be
made at a Special Term of this Court, to be held at the Dutchess County Courthouse, 10
Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New York on the 25th day of August, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. on
that day or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, for the review under Article 7 of the
Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, of the tax assessment of a certain parcel
of real property of the petitioner appearing on the assessment roll for the year 2006, as set
forth in said petition, and for an order canceling, revising or correcting said assessment and
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granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper, together with the
costs and disbursements of this proceeding.
Dated: Poughkeepsie, New York
July 28, 2006
Yours, etc.,
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Jon Holden Ad m ,
CORBALLY, GARTLAND & RAPPLEYEA
Attorneys for etitioner
35 Market St eet
Poughkeep e, New York 12601
(845) 454- 110
TO: Assessors Office
Town ofWappingers
20 Midd1ebush Road
Wappingers Falls, New Yark 12590
Wappingers Central School District
Attn: Superintendent
169 Meyers Comers Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Commissioner of Finance
County of Dutchess
PO Box 300
Poughkeepsie, New York 12602
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
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In the Matter of the Application of Rawls Leisure Living, Inc.
c/o Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, Esqs., as Agents,
Petitioner,
VERIFIED PETITION
-against-
LORETTA BRUNELLO, Assessor, Town ofWappingers,
Dutchess County, New York, and W APPINGERS
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
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Respondents.
Assigned Judge:
To Review Certain Real Property Assessments for the
year 2006 under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law.
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TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK:
The petitioner respectfully shows to this Court:
1. That your petitioner is the designated agent as set forth in Exhibit "A" for
the owner of certain parcels of real property situate in the Town ofWappingers and State of
New York, said parcels designated on the assessment roll of the Town ofWappingers for
the year 2006 as set forth in Exhibit "B."
2. That the Town ofWappingers is a municipal subdivision existing under the
laws of the State of New York and that at all times hereinafter mentioned, the above-named
respondents constituted the board of assessors of said municipal subdivisions, which
respondents' duties included the preparation and filing of its real property assessment roll
for the said year.
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3. That prior to May 1, 2006, said respondents did make, prepare and
complete the tentative assessment roll of the said municipal corporation for said year and
thereupon caused notice over their names and title to be published in the official newspaper
of said municipal corporation, that copies of said assessment roll might be seen for
inspection and examination and that grievance days would be held to review and correct said
assessment roll upon application of persons deeming themselves aggrieved thereby.
4. On such assessment roll, the petitioner's aforesaid real property was
assessed and valuation placed thereon as hereinabove set forth (see Exhibit "B").
5. That at the place and time specified in the aforesaid public notice, or as
adjourned, petitioner duly protested said assessment and duly and timely filed with the
respondents a statement of protest and grievance as to each parcel, under oath and on the
proper forms, specifying the respects in which said assessments should be corrected,
revised and reduced as to each parcel (Exhibit "B "). Said statements of protest are hereby
incorporated in this petition by reference thereto with the same force and effect as though
set forth herein at length, and said respondents refused and still refuse to correct and
properly revise or fully reduce said assessment as to each parcel. The determination of the
Board of Assessment Review denying the protest is annexed hereto as Exhibit "C."
6. That on or about the 1 st day of July, 2006, said respondents did finally
complete said assessment roll, verify and file the same, and cause notice to be published
according to law that the same had been finally completed and filed.
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7. Upon information and belief, the valuation and assessment of petitioner's
said real property, made as aforesaid is erroneous, unjust, unequal and illegal for the
following reasons.
a. The assessments are excessive.
b. Said assessments are unequal in that they have been made at a higher
proportionate valuation than the assessments of other property made
on the same roll by the same assessing officer both generally and as to
properties within the same class, and such inequality is demonstrated
by all the other real properties assessed upon the assessment roll and
by the state equalization rate.
c. Said assessments are illegal and erroneous in that petitioner's said real
property is not assessed on one common and general principal of
valuation applied by respondents in assessing generally the other real
property appearing on the same assessment roll.
d. That the said assessments are unlawful in that they are excessive on a
parcel-by-parcel basis and that the assessments have been arbitrarily
maintained by the assessor and that the equalization value, or full
value, placed thereon by the assessor is not the true value of the
parcels.
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8. By reason of the foregoing, petitioner is aggrieved and will be injured
thereby and will be required to pay taxes in a greater amount than if said assessment had
been lawfully, correctly and properly made.
9. That the value of petitioner's parcels and the general ratio of assessed values
is such that in order to be for full value (equalized) rather than excessive value and to be
equal and proportionate with assessments of other property within the municipality,
petitioner's assessments should be reduced as aforesaid.
10. Upon information and belief, the State-established equalization rate relied
upon by the respondents in preparing and certifying the 2006 assessment roll is not an
accurate indicator of the actual ratio of assessed value to fair market value for all parcels in
this assessing unit in said year. The evidence of verified, actual, recent sale of properties
within the taxing unit, either comprehensive or taken at random, is a more accurate
indicator of the true percentage of fair market value at which the said Assessor has assessed
property in said year and the extent to which petitioner's subject assessments are unequal.
11. That thirty days have not elapsed since the final completion and filing of
said assessment roll.
12. The school district is joined as a party to the extent necessary to satisfy the
requirements of Chapter 693 of the laws of 1995.
WHEREFORE, petitioner prays that this Court review the assessment of petitioner's
real property, made as aforesaid, that the assessment be corrected, and that the petitioner
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have such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper, together with the
costs and disbursements of this action.
Dated: Poughkeepsie, New York
July 28, 2006
Yours, etc.,
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
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Jon Holden Adallls, E~i
CORBALLY, GART~AND & RAPPLEYEA
Attorneys for Petitio~rs
35 Market Street /
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Poughkeepsie, N evf York 12601
(845) 454-1110 !
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I, the undersigned, am an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of New York,
and say that I am the attorney of record, or of counsel with the attorneys of record, for
Rawls Leisure Living, Inc. I have read the annexed Petition, know the contents thereof and
the same are true to my knowledge, except those matters therein which are stated to be
alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe them to be true.
The reason I make this affirmation instead of the corporate officer on the grounds
that I am the designated agent of petitioner for purposes of this proceeding and action.
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I affirm that the foregoing statements are true If der pe alties of perjury.
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Dated: July 28, 2006
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF RAWLS LEISURE LIVING, INC., C/O
CORBALL Y, GARTLAND AND RAPPLEYEA, ESQS., AS AGENTS,
PETITIONER,
-AGAINST-
LORETTA BRUNELLO, ASSESSOR, TOWN OF W APPINGERS, DUTCHESS COUNTY,
NEW YORK, AND WAPPINGERSCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
RESPONDENTS.
TO REVIEW CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2006 UNDER
ARTICLE 7 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW.
NOTICE OF VERIFIED PETITION; VERIFIED PETITION
CORBALL Y, GARTLAND AND RAPPLEYEA, LLP
Attorneys for
PETITIONER
JON HOLDEN ADAMS, ESQ.
35 MARKET STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. 12601
(845) 454-1110
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE
TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
The undersigned, president of Rawls Leisure Living, Inc., hereby designates
CORBALL Y, GARTLAND AND RAPPLEYEA, LLP to act as his representative in any and all
proceedings before the Board of Assessment Review of the Town of Wappingers for the purpose
of reviewing the assessment of real property owned by Rawls Leisure Living, Inc. as it appears
on the 2006 tentative assessment roll of such municipality, and to commence any legal
proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law to review the validity of said
assessment.
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Dated: May _, 2006
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- obert Rawls, President
NYS BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES
RP-524 (10/02)
COMPLAINT ON REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FOR 20 06
BEFORE THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGERS
(city, town village or county)
PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
(General information and instructions for completing thisform are contained inform RP-524-Ins)
1. Name and telephone no. of owner(s)
RAWLS LEISURE LIVING, INC.
2. Mailing Address of owner(s)
1 LAUNDRA ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK 12590
Dav no. (845) 297-9749
Evening no. ( 84p 471-7953
3. Name, address and telephone no. of representative of owner, if representative is filing application.
(if applicable, complete Part Four on page 4.)
CORBALLY, GARTLAND AND RAPPLEYEA,LLP, 35 MARKET STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 (845) 454-1110
4. Pr?perty location
52 OSBORNE HILL ROAD
Street Address
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK
Village (if any)
DUTCHESS
City/Town
WAPPINGERS CSD
School District
County
5. Property identification (see tax bill or assessment roll)
Tax map number or sectionlblock/lot 19-6156-02-578907
Type of property:
Residence
Farm
Vacant land
Commercial
Industrial
Other
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Description: MOBILE HOME PARK
Assessed value appearing on the assessment roll:
6. Land $ 219,900
Total $ 599,200
7. Property owner's estimate of current full market value of property (see Part Two on page 2) $ 412.300
RP-524 (l0/02)
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PART TWO: INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DETERMINE VALUE OF PROPERTY
(If additional explanation or documentation is necessary, please attach)
Information to support the value of property claimed in Part One, item 7 (complete one or more):
1. _ Purchase price of property: ......... ........................ .................... .............................. ..... .... $
a. Date of purchase:
b. Terms:
Cash
Contract
Other (explain)
c. Relationship between seller and purchaser (parent-child, in-laws, siblings, etc.):
d. Personal property, if any, included in purchase price (furniture, livestock, etc.; attach list and sales
tax receipt):
2. _ Property has been recently offered for sale (attach copy of listing agreement, if any):
When and for how long:
How offered:
Asking price: $
3. _ Property has been recently appraised (attach copy): When: _ By Whom:
Purpose of appraisal:
Appraised value: $
4. _ Description of any buildings or improvements located on the property, including year of
construction and present condition:
5. _ Buildings have been recently remodeled, constructed or additional improvements made:
Cost $
Date Started:
Date Completed:
Complainant should submit construction cost details where available.
6. _ Property is income producing (e.g., leased or rented), commercial or industrial property and the
complainant is prepared to present detailed information about the property including rental income,
operating expenses, sales volume and income statements.
7. _ Additional supporting documentation (check if attached).
RP-524 (10/02)
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PART THREE: GROUNDS FORCOMPLMNT
A. UNEQUAL ASSESSMENT (Complete items 14)
1. The assessment is unequal for the following reason: (check a or b)
a.L The assessed value is at a higher percentage of value than the assessed value of other real property on the
assessment roll.
b. X The assessed value of real property improved by a one, two or three family residence is at a higher
- percentage of full (market) value than the assessed value of other residential property on the assessment
roll or at a higher percentage offull (market) value than the assessed value of all real property on the
assessment roll.
2. The complainant believes this property should be assessed at 75 % of full value based on one or more of
the following (check one or more):
a.jL The latest State equalization rate for the city, town or village in which the property is located is ~ %.
b.L The latest residential assessment ratio established for the city, town or village in which the residential
property is located. Enter latest residential assessment ratio only if property is improved by a one, two or three
family residence 75 %.
c.L Statement of the assessor or other local official that property has been assessed at 75 %.
d.L Other (explain on attached sheet).
3. Value of property from Part one #7........................................................................................... $ 412,300
4. Complainant believes the assessment should be reduced to ................................... ..................... $ 412,300
B. EXCESSIVE ASSESSMENT (Check one or more)
The assessment is excessive for the following reason(s):
1. _ The assessed value exceeds the full value of the property.
a.Assessed value of property .... .............. ......... ............. .......... ..... ........................ .......... .......... $ 599,200
b.Complainant believes that assessment should be reduced to full value of (part one #7).............. $ 412.300
c.Attach list of parcels upon which complainant relies for objection, if applicable.
2. _ The taxable assessed value is excessive because of the denial of all or portion of a partial exemption.
a. Specify exemption (e.g., senior citizens, veterans, school tax relief [STAR])
b. Amount of exemption claimed .... ...... .......................... .......... ......... ..................... ......... ......... $
c. Amount granted, if any:..................... .................................................................................... $
d. If application for exemption was filed, attach copy of application to this complaint.
3. _ Improper calculation of transition assessment. (Applicable only in approved assessing unit which has
adopted transition assessments.)
a. Transition assessment............ .................. ................................ ............................................. $
b. Transition assessment claimed ............ ...................................... ............................................ $
C. UNLAWFUL ASSESSMENT (Check one or more)
The assessment is unlawful for the following reason(s):
1. _ Property is wholly exempt. (Specify exemption (e.g., nonprofit organization))
2. _ Property is entirely outside the boundaries of the city, town, village, school distri:t or special district in
which it is designated as being located.
3. _ Property has been assessed and entered on the assessment roll by a person or body without the authority to
make the entry.
4. _ Property cannot be identified from description or tax map number on the assessment roll.
5. _ Property is special franchise property, the assessment of which exceeds the final assessment thereof as
determined by the State Board of Real Property Services. (Attach copy of State Board certificate.)
D. MISCLASSIFICATION (Check one)
The property is misclassified for the following reason (relevant only in approved assessing unit which establish
homestead and non-homestead tax rates):
_ Class designation on the assessment roll: ...................
1._ Complainant believes class designation should be ....
2. _ The assessed value is improperly allocated between homestead and non-homestead real property.
Allocation of assessed value on assessment roll Claimed allocation
Homestead ........... $
Non -Homestead... $
RP-524 (10/02)
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PART FOUR: DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE COMPLAINT
I, , as complainant (or officer thereof) hereby
designate to act as my representative in any and all
proceedings before the board of assessment review of the city/town/village/county of for
purposes of reviewing the assessment of my real property as it appears on the _(year) tentative assessment roll
of such assessing unit.
Date
Signature of owner (or officer thereof)
PART FIVE: CERTIFICATION
I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to be best of my lmowl6dge and belief, and I
understand that the making of any willful false statement of material fact herein will s . ect me to the provisions of
the Penal Law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments.
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PART SIX: STIPULA nON
The complainant (or complainant's representative) and assessor (or assessor designa ed by a majority of the board of
assessors) whose signatures appear below stipulate that the following assessed value is to be applied to the above
described property on the _(year) assessment roll: Land $_ Total $_
(Check box if stipulation approves exemption indicated in Part Three, section B.2. or c.!.)
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Complainant or representative
Assessor
Date
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Disposition
DUnequal assessment DExcessive assessment
D Unlawful assessment DMisclassification
D Ratification of stipulated assessmentDN 0 change in assessment
Reason:
OAlI concur
o All concur except:
Vote on Complaint
D against
o abstain
o absent
Name
o against
o abstain
o absent
Name
Tentative assessment
Total assessment $
Transition assessment (if any).. $
Exempt amount........................ $
Taxable assessment.................. $
Claimed assessment
$
$
$
$
Decision by
Board of Assessment Review
$
$
$
$
Class designation and allocation of assessed value (if any):
Homestead .......... ..... ....... ....... $ $
Non-homestead ....................... $ $
Date notification mailed to complainant
$
$
Addendum to Complaint-Rawls Leisure
Property owner filed a grievance for prior years which was settled by agreement with the Town
for the amounts for which the reduction is requested. The assessment roll for 2006 is a
continuation of the same rolls for which settlement was made, with minor or no adjustments for
changing residential units within the manufactured home park. Absent a change in circumstance
of the assessment roll, both generally and as affecting this parcel, the same settlement amount
should be applicable.
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DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE
TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
The undersigned, president of Rawls Leisme Living, Inc., hereby designates
CORBALL Y, GARTLAND AND RAPPLEYEA, LLP to act as his representative in any and all
proceedings before the Board of Assessment Review of the Town ofWappingers for the purpose
of reviewing the assessment of real property owned by Rawls Leisure Living, Inc. as it appears
on the 2006 tentative assessment roll of such municipality, and to commence any legal
proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law to review the validity of said
assessment.
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Dated: May _, 2006
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION
UCS-840(REV 1/2000)
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
DUTCHESS COUNTY
For Clerk Only
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PURCHASED: . ~K LYJ
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PETITIONER(S) :In the Matter of the
Applicarion of Rawls Leisure Living, Inc.,
c/o Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, Esqs.,
as Agents
IAS entry date
RESPONDENT(S): Loretta Brunello, Assessor,
Town fo Wappingers, Dutchess County, New
York, and Wappingers Central School District
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Judge Assigned
To Review Certain Real Property Assessments
for the year 2006 under Article 7 of the Real
Property Tax Law
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Date issue joined:
Bill of particulars served (Y/N):
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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Relief sought RPTL Article 7
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action (specify:
Statement of net worth
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readiness
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followinq questions:
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(Specify Town of Wappinqers)
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ATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF(S):
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D Jon Holden Adams 35 Market Street (845) 454-1110
Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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AND HAVE BEEN NO RELATED ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS v NOR
PREVIOUSLY BEEN FILED IN THIS ACTION OR PROCEEOING.
EDGE, OTHER THAN AS NOTED ABOVE, THERE ARE
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION
Dated: July 28, 2006
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ATTACH RIDER SHEET IF NECESSARY TO PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION