Newcastle Courtyards LLC et al v. City of Los Angeles et al
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March 16, 2023
Los Angeles Wants Federal 'Mansion Tax' Lawsuit Tossed
The city of Los Angeles urged a California federal court to toss a suit filed by property owners over a so-called mansion tax ordinance approved by voters in November 2022, arguing the Tax Injunction Act bars federal court suits over state and local taxes when suits over those taxes can be dealt with in state courts.
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February 21, 2023
Legal Fight Set As LA Transfer Tax Looms
Groups that sponsored Measure ULA, a property-transfer tax that will add 4% to 5.5% to the cost of Los Angeles real estate deals of more than $5 million, are lining up to defend the measure in court after opponents filed suits to nullify the law.
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January 09, 2023
LA Hit With Suit Challenging Constitutionality Of 'Mansion Tax'
A so-called mansion tax, one on high-end properties approved in November by Los Angeles voters, is unconstitutional and should be blocked, several property owners told a federal court.