Retainer Agreement

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I hereby authorize Riverdale Property Tax Relief LLC (“RPTR”) to file and pursue any tax assessment reduction petition/complaint on my behalf relating to the January 2026 tentative, adjusted and/or final assessment roll for the 2027/28 tax year, including any proceedings before the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission, any City/Village/Town/County Representative or Board, or Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) or Article 7 judicial appeal filed in New York State Supreme Court, for the property designated below.

 

1) Designation of Representative: I am a person named in the records of the Nassau County Clerk as a homeowner, that person’s authorized agent, a person who has contracted to buy a home; or the estate of a deceased homeowner. I represent that the property is a one, two or three family home used for residential purposes. I will not file an application myself or with any other representative for this same tax year. If a duplicate filing is made, I will pay RPTR $250 for their time, efforts and fees within 30 days of RPTR discovering the duplicate filing.

 

2) Service To Be Performed: I understand that I am not required by law to use a tax reduction service in order to file for a tax assessment reduction. By signing this agreement, however, I am authorizing Riverdale Property Tax Relief LLC (not affiliated with any municipality), or a consultant or firm of RPTR's choosing, to act as agent to represent me in all matters described herein. I fully authorize RPTR to negotiate a settlement for me. RPTR will determine if a SCAR petition is warranted.

 

3) Notification Of Tax Reduction: RPTR will make reasonable efforts to communicate the terms of any offer of reduction made by Nassau County in the course of the tax assessment review proceeding as required by law. I fully authorize RPTR to negotiate a settlement for me.

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4) Fee for Service: Clients may choose one of the following payment options:

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Option A. Contingency Fee Option: If the tax grievance is successful, I agree to pay a discounted fee equal to 30% of the first year’s tax savings. This is calculated by multiplying the reduction in the property's total assessed value by the applicable tax rate for that year before exemptions. This discounted rate applies for 30 days from the invoice date. If full payment is not made or arrangements are not established within this timeframe, the fee increases to 40% of the first year’s savings, plus a $50 late fee, a 1% monthly interest charge, and any reasonable collection or attorney’s fees. A payment plan may be requested at RPTR’s discretion. If the property is sold or transferred, I remain responsible for full payment unless a signed agreement assigns responsibility to the purchaser.

 

Option B. Flat Fee Option: Regardless of the outcome of the tax assessment reduction petition/complaint, I agree to pay a discounted fee of $239. If the property is sold or transferred, I remain responsible for full payment unless a signed agreement assigns responsibility to the purchaser. Filing of the SCAR petition is not included in this fee; if I wish to proceed with a SCAR petition, an additional charge of $500 applies.

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For both options, if an appeal (SCAR petition) is filed, I agree to pay the court-imposed filing fee (currently $30).

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5) Liability for Fees: I understand that failure to provide my e-signature on the authorization form does not release me from financial responsibility under this agreement. By signing up for RPTR’s services, I acknowledge that I am liable for all applicable fees, even if I fail to complete the e-signature process. 

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6) Cancellation: At any time within 3 days after entering into this contract, I have the complete right to cancel by written notice. RPTR reserves the right to cancel for any reason provided that the customer is refunded any amount paid to RPTR for services.