Two homeowners have filed a class action lawsuit against Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, alleging unlawful property tax increases on homes placed in revocable living trusts.

The lawsuit, which Albuquerque residents Edward Roberts and Kari Brandenburg filed with the 2nd Judicial District Court on Monday, coincided with a motion seeking a temporary restraining order to halt delinquent tax penalties against the plaintiffs, which began Dec. 10.

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