Illegal land sale fee leaves Marin family in the red

August 19, 2016 | By PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION

When Dart and Esther Cherk sold their property in San Rafael, California they had no idea they’d get slapped with an illegal $40,000 fee. The Cherks, who are in their 80s, now have to take a loan out on their home to afford it. Pacific Legal Foundation is fighting this government overreach that’s dipping into the pockets of innocent Americans.