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A California property is owned by an LLC with two members who each hold a 50% interest. Member A sells his 50% interest to a new investor. Under California Revenue and Taxation Code, does this transfer trigger a Prop 13 reassessment of the property?

Correct Answer

B) No, because only transfers of more than 50% of the entity's interests (cumulatively) trigger reassessment, and this is exactly 50%

Under California Revenue and Taxation Code §64(c), a change in ownership occurs when more than 50% of the ownership interests in a legal entity are cumulatively transferred. A transfer of exactly 50% does not exceed the threshold and therefore does not trigger a reassessment. If any additional interest were transferred (even 0.1% more), it would cross the threshold and trigger reassessment.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because any transfer of an interest in an entity that owns real property triggers reassessment
B
No, because only transfers of more than 50% of the entity's interests (cumulatively) trigger reassessment, and this is exactly 50%
C
Yes, because a 50% transfer meets the threshold for a change in control under Revenue and Taxation Code §64(c)
D
No, because LLC interest transfers are always exempt from reassessment under California law

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