Terms and Conditions
By completing, signing, and submitting an authorization form to Property Tax Watchdog — online or by mail — you agree to the following terms.
I hereby authorize Property Tax Watchdog (PTW) to act as my exclusive representative in an Application for Correction of Property Tax Assessment filed with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) in 2027 relating to unequal and/or excessive assessment(s) of the 2028/29 assessment roll. I authorize ARC to communicate directly with PTW in all matters relating to this application. PTW is authorized to file any other related petitions, actions and/or proceedings before ARC, and/or Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) in New York State Supreme Court. PTW will not be bound by any handwritten alterations.
Eligibility: Only 1) a person named in the records of the Nassau County Clerk as a homeowner; or 2) that person’s authorized agent; or 3) a person who has contracted to buy a home; or 4) the estate of a deceased homeowner, is eligible under law to receive a tax assessment reduction and property tax refund. If you are not in any of these categories, then you should not sign this agreement.
Service to be Performed: The law does not require the use of a professional representative to file for and/or to receive an assessment reduction. However, as representative, PTW will prepare and file the complaint with ARC, and if necessary prepare and file a SCAR petition with the NYS Supreme Court; prepare the best possible supporting evidence and appear at all conferences and court hearings as necessary; make all reasonable efforts to convey settlement offers made in advance of a tax assessment review proceeding, other than at a court hearing or trial, as required by law; and prepare and file forms required by the Treasurer for issuance of a possible tax refund check.
Fee for Service: PTW charges NO FEE unless successful. If successful, PTW’s fee is 30% of savings attained at the Assessment Review Commission (ARC), or 30% of savings attained at any Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) hearing or stipulation, applicable to the property. Savings is the difference between the combined 2028/29 school and general levy property taxes owed at the assessed value attained by PTW’s grievance at ARC and/or SCAR, and the combined 2028/29 school and general levy property taxes that would have been owed without PTW’s successful grievance. Additional court-imposed $30 filing fee may also apply in case of a SCAR hearing. Payment is due 60 days from the date of PTW’s bill for service. If payment is not made within 60 days, then the client agrees to pay the cost of collection, including reasonable attorney fees and interest.
Cancellation: You may cancel this agreement, in writing, within 3 days of the execution of this contract and you will receive a full and prompt refund of any fee or deposit. Sale of your home does not void this contract, and you will remain responsible for any fees incurred unless you have your buyer assume the responsibility of this contract in writing to PTW. Please contact us in advance of selling your home, so that we may assist you in transferring this contract to the buyer.