On February 14, 2024, Elias A. Kohn was featured as a quoted expert in an OregonLive report examining Multnomah County’s decision to return surplus proceeds from tax foreclosures following recent Supreme Court guidance.
Mr. Kohn described the County’s new repayment policy as an important and overdue reform, noting that tax foreclosures often sweep in heirs, incarcerated individuals, or vulnerable property owners. He emphasized that returning surplus equity is a critical step toward protecting homeowners from unconstitutional takings.