Mesivta Ohr Torah Lakewood v. Township of Lakewood

DeALMEIDA, J.T.C.

This opinion follows the trial of the above-referenced matters challenging judgments of the Ocean County Board of Taxation denying tax exempt status for tax year 2007 to two residences claimed to be parsonages for plaintiffs officiating clergymen. For the reasons explained more fully below, judgments reversing the county board decisions and granting an exemption to both properties will be entered by the Tax Court Clerk.

I. Findings of Fact

These matters concern two single-family houses in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. The property designated as block 417, lot 1, is located…