This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...

Tax

Oct. 24, 2023

Judge inclined to favor LA on 'mansion tax'

The order represents a significant setback for landlord groups and anti-tax advocates, should it become final. The plaintiff's attorney said he is ready to appeal.

The Los Angeles County judge presiding over legal challenges to the so-called "mansion tax" indicated on Monday that she was inclined to rule in favor of the city, which would bring an end -- for now -- to efforts to overturn Measure ULA passed by LA voters last year.

"She just said, 'My tentative is to find for the city on each and every cause of action without leave to amend.' She found against the plaintiffs on all causes of action," attorney Keith M....

To continue reading, please subscribe.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!

Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)

Already a subscriber?

Enewsletter Sign-up