No he didn't, as I'm sure you'll agree on reflection. I certainly did neither last year- I did pay my property "protection money" to the state though!
The line has to be drawn somewhere on how much effort the state must make. Certified or registered letter and public notice is traditional and reasonably effective.
The reason for property taxes: "He who pays the piper calls the tune". But these days it is the social parasites who are calling the governments' tunes. There oughta be a way to tax worthlessness.
The reason for property taxes: "He who pays the piper calls the tune". But these days it is the social parasites who are calling the governments' tunes. There oughta be a way to tax worthlessness.
The government knows that those who own property fear to lose it or are more likely to play by their rules.
Its too bad the constitutionality of the property tax itself was not ruled upon. Other means of supporting services that would be less threatening are available.