A Rockville resident told Montgomery Council members Tuesday he felt “shocked and betrayed” when he saw a 40-percent rise in his property taxes a year after buying his home, despite assurances from a real estate agent his property taxes would not be much higher than the previous owner’s.
Tony Ieronimo urged the council to adopt legislation proposed by Council Member Phil Andrews that requires sellers to disclose what a buyer would owe in total property taxes the first full tax year after they purchase the home.
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