02._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Principal_Residence_Qualified_Agricultural_Exemption.7fd33158-2722-42f3-8577-69469c37c2bd.pdf
Terry L Witt, Petitioner V Township Of Cambridge, Respondent · 26-000147-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MOAHR DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Terry M.I. L Last Name/Company Name Witt Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4027 Erika Dr City or Town Pleasant Lake State Michigan ZIP Code 49272 Telephone Number 5174991450 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) TerrylWitt@eaton.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Terry M.I. Lee Last Name Witt Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4027 Erika Dr City or Town Pleasant Lake State Michigan ZIP Code 49272 Telephone Number 517-499-1450 Fax Number E-mail Address Terrylwitt@eaton.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: CAO-635-8030-00 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non- contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 444 Poplar St Brooklyn
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan 49203 Taxing Authority: Township Of Cambridge (LENAWEE) County: Lenawee Classification of Property: Personal Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Hello, I purchased this property in 2023, and the tax information on the deed is correct. At which my taxes should have been due Winter of 2024. I called Cambridge Township in March of 2024 and was told nothing was due, and I thought that makes sense because it would have been paid through our closing. I then never received my summer tax bill in 2024, at which I called on 8/13/24 and paid my balance in full which would have included any past due. I always requested a receipt and updated any address issue they had which there wasn't one in order to make sure I received my bill for winter. March of 2025 I still had never received any paperwork or receipt so I called Cambridge township again and they said I owed nothing and they would send out a receipt. on 9/5/25 I never received my summer taxes again, so I called and paid everything in full, and again asked why and to have a receipt sent to my address. Early December my neighbor down at our property called to tell me there was a foreclosure sign on our property. I called Cambridge Township and they said I had nothing due and to check with the county. I then asked again for a tax bill, and finally on 12/11/2025 I received my first tax record from Cambridge Township. I finally was able to get ahold of Lenawee Township to explain what had happened. Cambridge does not hold any winter taxes past February, and then send them to Lenawee County and they never thought to offered that information. Lenawee explained they had 4 return to senders after reaching out, but never tried calling or looking into it. 2 for no house number, and 2 for no street. They were sending to vacant land instead of my home address which was correct at the time of sale. I spoke to Erin the treasure and she said "This is not a fair situation, but there is nothing I can do". Again, my deed information was all correct, and Lenawee thought the appraiser had typed it in wrong? No one would admit or try to help me in any way and all I am trying to do is get my accrued fee's removed as the cost has almost exceeded the value of the property. I had great credit and now this is affecting my credit, and cost me a lot of time and money for something I believe Cambridge Township is responsible for. Thank you for your time and consideration and I hope you can find it in your heart to help me out. At this point I have paid everything off and would just like the extra foreclosure fees, and late fees along with this $25 fee reimbursed. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2025 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: County If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Terry L Witt JR /s/