HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-25 Public Comment - S. Taylor - tax for renter lawyers_ againstFrom:Shannon Taylor
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]tax for renter lawyers: against
Date:Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:55:42 PM
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May 13, 2025
Dear Bozeman City Council,
I am writing to object to the use of taxpayer money to pay for lawyers for renters who are in
conflict with their landlords. Especially when the renters are being evicted for nonpayment ofrent.
I have owned and managed affordable rental properties in Bozeman for 35 years. I have had
to evict only one renter who thought he could stay on my property without paying rent. He hadaccess to all the free legal help he needed. He initiated and defended all the legal documents
he needed to try to make his case.
On the other hand, I paid my lawyer many thousands of dollars to see that the law wasenforced and my renter was legally evicted.
It should be noted that if I must pay taxes for lawyers for my tenants, I will have to raise their
rent to cover the cost of my new taxes.
Thank you for your time and consideration on this important matter.
Diane G. Taylor