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I don't think so. You lived there for a number of years and you already paid fair taxes and when you bought the property you knew what the taxes are going to be and that allowed you to plan your life. People who are buying it now also know what their taxes are going to be now, and they should thank you for your share of the taxes that you paid over the years to keep community in good shape.

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And yet, in the other 49 states without Prop 13, somehow people are able to plan their lives and pay their taxes too. Keeping the taxes artificially low doesn't help with tax planning.

> and they should thank you for your share of the taxes that you paid over the years to keep community in good shape.

After four years, I'd already paid more in lifetime taxes than my neighbors. After eight years, I've paid more than they will ever pay in their lifetime.

After twelve years, my new neighbor will have paid more than my lifetime tax bill.

It's completely out of line.

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