Elrabie v. Borough of Franklin Lakes

DeALMEIDA, J.T.C.

This is the court’s opinion after trial in the above-referenced matter challenging the 2007 assessment by the Borough of Franklin Lakes on plaintiffs’ residence. For the reasons explained more fully below, the decision of the Bergen County Board of Taxation reducing the original assessment on the property is affirmed.

I. Findings of Fact

Plaintiffs Nazmi and Aida Elrabie are the owners of a single-family home on a .92-acre lot located at 319 Lynn Drive in the Borough of Franklin Lakes, Bergen County. The property is designated by the Borough as Block 2308.01, Lot 1.03. For tax…