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Evan S Albazi Petitioner V City Of Detroit Respondent · 26-002872-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL



 MTT DOCKET NO.



 Petitioner’s Contact Information:

 Filer Type: Local Unit of Government:

 Individual



 First Name M.I. Last Name

 Evan Albazi



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

 13837 Strathmore Dr.



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Shelby Township Michigan 48315



 Telephone Number

 5868798962



 E-mail Address

 evan.albazi@gmail.com



 Subject Property Information:

 How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel



 N/A

 Property Address (No., Street)

 4427 14th St



 City or Town County State ZIP Code

 Detroit Wayne Michigan 48208



 Taxing Authority (City or Township)

 City of Detroit (Wayne)



 Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)



 True Cash and Taxable Values

 Uncapping of Taxable Value



 Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 I respectfully request that the Michigan Tax Tribunal reduce the assessed value, State Equalized Value (SEV), and taxable value of my property located at 4427

 14th Street, Detroit, Michigan, because the current assessment does not accurately reflect the property's true cash value or its actual physical condition.



 I purchased this property for $27,500. Despite this purchase price, the City of Detroit has assigned the property an SEV, assessed value, and taxable value of

 $39,700. The recent purchase price is strong evidence of the property's true market value.



 At the time of purchase, the structure was in an extremely deteriorated condition and was completely uninhabitable. The property remains vacant because it is

 unsafe and unsuitable for occupancy. The home cannot legally or practically be occupied without extensive rehabilitation.



 The building has multiple large holes in the roof, allowing prolonged water intrusion that has caused extensive damage throughout the interior of the structure for

 many years. The property has no functioning electrical system, no working plumbing, and no operational heating or cooling system. These deficiencies alone

 render the property unsuitable for occupancy.



 In addition, the interior of the building remains filled with trash, debris, and discarded materials left by the prior owner, requiring substantial cleanup before

 rehabilitation can even begin. The exterior of the property is similarly neglected, with extensive overgrowth from trees, weeds, and vegetation, as well as

 deteriorated fencing and scattered debris surrounding the structure.



 The property's condition is so severe that it has been placed on the City of Detroit's demolition list. This fact further demonstrates the extent of the deterioration

 and supports that the structure has little to no contributory value in its current condition.



 Based on contractor estimates and the extensive work required, the property will require at least $400,000 in rehabilitation costs to restore it to a safe, habitable

 condition and remove it from the City's demolition list. These repairs include, but are not limited to, replacement of the roof, structural rehabilitation,

 remediation of water damage, complete replacement of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, interior reconstruction, debris removal, exterior cleanup, and

 other substantial improvements necessary to comply with applicable building and safety codes.



 The current assessment does not adequately account for the property's extensive physical deterioration, lack of utility service, vacancy, demolition status, or

 extraordinary rehabilitation costs. The property's actual market value is reflected by its recent purchase price of $27,500, not by the significantly higher assessed

 value currently assigned.



 As an owner committed to rehabilitating this property and improving the surrounding neighborhood, I intend to invest substantial personal funds into restoring

 the structure rather than abandoning it. A reduction in the property's taxable value would allow more financial resources to be directed toward rehabilitation,

 code compliance, and removing the property from the demolition list, ultimately benefiting both the neighborhood and the City.



 For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Michigan Tax Tribunal reduce the assessed value, State Equalized Value, and taxable value of this property to an

 amount that more accurately reflects its true cash value and documented condition as of the applicable tax day.



 Jurisdictional Issues:

 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes



 If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March



 If No, please check the applicable reason(s):



 Year(s) Under Appeal:

 1



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

 Parcel Number:

 10005192.



 Classification of Property: Real (check one)



 Residential (check one)



 Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

 39700



 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

 39700



 What do you believe is the fair market value?

 27500



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

 10000



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

 10000



 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

 Petitioner’s Signature:



 /s/ Evan Albazi



 Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:



 /s/



 Fee Information:



 If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for

 the filing of this appeal.



 The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel

 with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each

 additional parcel being appealed.



 Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

 SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

 $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

 More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A



 Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

 No



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