Towers

Judge to Decide if Fannie Mae’s Legal Battle Will Include Independence Towers Tenants Seeking Justice Over Hazardous Living Conditions

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A local apartment complex has come under legal scrutiny following allegations of hazardous living conditions, prompting a judge to potentially allow tenants to become parties in a lawsuit initially filed by Fannie Mae against the property’s former management. The disputed Independence Towers Apartments may see a shift in its legal proceedings if tenants gain court approval to intervene this Monday. The lawsuit, initiated in February by loan lender Fannie Mae, accused FTW Investments, the previous owners of Independence Towers, of failing to ensure residents’ safety and falling behind on loan payments. … Read more

Legal Victory for Renewable Energy: Wind Farm Towers Exempt from Property Tax, Rules Viseu Court

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Viseu, Portugal – A significant legal victory was recorded in Viseu for the renewable energy sector as a court ruled that wind turbine towers constitute energy production equipment and should not be classified as buildings or structures for taxation purposes. The ruling was confirmed by the Administrative and Tax Court of Viseu, overturning a previous property tax valuation that could have imposed higher costs on energy producers. The court declared that including wind turbine towers as taxable buildings contradicts both the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) code and fundamental constitutional principles regarding property taxes. The decision … Read more

Shoregate Towers Owner Seeks to Change Plea in Wake of Legal Battle Over Building Code Violations

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Willowick, Ohio — In a significant turn of events at Willoughby Municipal Court, Lemma Getachew, the owner of Shoregate Towers, has opted to forego a jury trial in favor of a plea change. Court documents released on June 21 reveal that Getachew has requested the court to expedite a hearing to alter his plea, emphasizing his desire to resolve the case promptly. As of now, a date for the hearing has not been set. Getachew’s decision comes ahead of what would have been a trial set for April 15, where he faced 45 criminal charges. … Read more