Prop 13 is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever passed. Want to prevent the elderly from being forced to sell their homes over increasing property tax burdens? How about... don't kick them out of their homes because of unpaid property taxes.
Just keep the tally, and then when the house changes hands, mandate that the back taxes get paid out of the sale.
Just keep the tally, and then when the house changes hands, mandate that the back taxes get paid out of the sale.