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Jack Bodenstein, Chanie Bodenstein, Petitioners V Township Of Geneva, Respondent · 24-003920-TT

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RECEIVED 

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JAN-8 0 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

JACK/CHANIE BODENSTEIN 

5 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

TOWNSHIP OF GENEVA 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 12-20-2024 

and, 

if applicable, the default 

was extended on 1-22-2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

AN AMENDED ANSWER WITH THE CORRECT PARCEL ID NUMBER IS 

INCLUDEDED WITH THIS MOTION, 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

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| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Amerney (2) 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

GENEVA TOWNSHIP 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

County: 

6217 CR 380 

VAN BUREN 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

BANGOR 

Mi 

49013 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

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First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

MICHAEL 

J 

RICHMOND 

FIFE Ree (Pati 

Ly & R ASSESSING INC. 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

6233 WINDDRIFT AVE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

KALAMAZOO 

MI 

49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

O Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[ves 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON . BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches, decks etc.) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. 

This 

is exactly how the parcel is being assessed and taxed. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [7] Yes 

[] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[| July 

[} December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 7} Yes 

[} No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes 

[J No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 0 Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing fram a State Tax Commission Order? 

ves 

Mno 

If so, what is the issue date?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [] Yes 

[#4 No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[] July 

[] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption ata BOR? O Yes 

[7] No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March 

[] July 

[] December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

[A 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

80-09-995-029-00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$19,100 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

$18,690 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

$38,200 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

$19,100 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

$18,690

Michigan Department of Treasury, 

THIS 

IS 

NOT 

A TAX 

BILL 

L-4400 

1018 (Rev, 11-23) 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211,34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM: NANCY WHALEY 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

GENEVA TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR 

. 

090. 

63133 16TH AVE 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

80-09-995-029-00 

BANGOR MI 49013 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

68TH ST LOT# 29 

SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION 

BODENSTEIN YANK] & CHANI 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

.00% 

14590 SHERWOOD CT 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

.00% 

OAK PARK MI 48237 

% Exempt 

As "MBT Industrial Personal"; 

.00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 

.00% 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property" 

Wl Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property”: 

[] Yes 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

MEADOWBROOK ESTATES LLC UNIT/ LOT NUMBER 29 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

410 

(RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON LEA 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 

410 

(RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON LEA 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the 2024 

CURRENT TENTATIVE 

CHANGE FROM 

year by approximately: 

$47 

YEAR ozs 

| AMOUNTYEAR: ,.. | 

 PRIORYEARTO 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

17,800 

18,690 

890 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

17,800 

19,100 

1,300 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR; 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

17,800 

19,100 

1,300 

5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in2023 

WAS NOT 

6. Assessor Change Reason: 

The 2024 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.05 

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: 

Name: 

Phone: 

Email Address: 

MIKE RICHMOND 

(269) 427-7607 

GENEVAS009@YAHCO.COM

Guidance regarding Form 1019, 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

Not less than 14 days before the first meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner. 

Property taxes are calculated based on the Taxable Value (Line 1). State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied by the 

Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value. 

The Taxable Value number entered in the “Change from Prior Year 

to Current Year’ Column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. 

The change in your tax bill is estimated above Line 1. 

State Equalized Value is the Assessed Value multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any. State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of 

market value. 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2023, your 2024 Taxable Value will be the same as your 2024 State 

Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2023, your 2024 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying your 

2023 Taxable Value by 1.05 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). Physical changes in your property may also increase or 

decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2024 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2024 State Equalized Value. 

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may 

be appealed by filing a protest with the Local Board of Review. Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board 

of Review Petition Form. A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the Michigan Department of 

Treasury's website at www.michigan.govitaxes. Click on the “Property Taxes” box, select “Forms and Instructions,” then click 

on “Board of Review” to obtain a “Petition to the Board of Review,” Form 618 (L-4035). 

The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for “qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of 

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a “homeowner’s principal residence” may be appealed to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a form approved by the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/ taxtrib. 

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal valuation and exemption disputes to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified Commercial Real, Industrial Real or 

Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31. 

Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, or Utility Personal Property may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31 

if a personal property statement was filed with the local unit prior 

to the 

commencement of the Board of Review as provided by MCL 211.19, except as otherwise provided by MCL 211.9m, 211.9n and 211.90. 

The petition must be a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

To claim a PRE, complete the “Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit’ (Form 2368) and file it with your township or city of the year of the 

claim. A valid affidavit filed on or before June 1 allows an owner to receive a PRE on the current year summer and winter tax levy and 

subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner's principal residence. A valid affidavit filed after June 1 and on or before November 

1 allows an owner 

to receive a PRE on the current winter tax levy and subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner's principal 

residence.

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MTT DOCKET# 24-003920 

TOWNSHIP OF GENEVA VAN 

BUREN COUNTY 

RESPONDENT 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Michael Richmond certifies that on the 22" day of 2025 he served a copy of AMENDED ANSWER FOR THE ABOVE SMALL 

CLAIMS CASE TO: 

Stephen Polter 

2600 w big beaver, ste L 100 

Troy MI 48084 

By placing said documents in an envelope addressed to the above party with postage fully prepaid, and be depositing said 

envelope in a receptacle for United States Mail. 

DATE: Wednesday January 22, 

2025 

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Assessor, City of Geneva Township, Van 

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