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While the tax putatively applies only to non-primary residences not occupied or leased, there’s no simple way for the city to determine this based on its records on file.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“I’d often get a call that would say, ‘Hey, we need to be on file with this in less than 24 hours, get whatever resources you need, just make it happen,’” Hilton recalls.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Stearn said he was unaware of the suspended status until The Times notified him about it, and noted that it appeared the state agency had the wrong address on file for the foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The FWC said the owner of Sloth World has a permit for wildlife on file.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
"A copy will be on file . . ." Judge Ford began.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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