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A comment on Vancouver plans to tax empty properties 1% of their assessed value. Parent comment

Re:Vancouver plans to tax empty properties 1% of their asses... by elchief on Thursday November 10, 2016 @05:51PM (#12925325)
It's not a criminal trial. The burden of proof is low and the onus is on the homeowner, not the city. So if the city decides your property is vacant, you can go ahead and prove you were there, or you pay up.
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Re:Vancouver plans to tax empty properties 1% of their asses... by gravypod on Thursday November 10, 2016 @06:52PM (#12925893)
That's going to go well.

"Why didn't you use any power?!?!" "I have solar"

"Can you give an alibi!?!?" "I was home alone"

"Not good enough, pay up!"

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Re:Vancouver plans to tax empty properties 1% of their asses... by elchief on Thursday November 10, 2016 @07:12PM (#12926058)
So cynical...give it 6 months
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