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Treena Lurine Guy, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 24-003532-TT
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RECEIVED
APR 29 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
ORLENE HAWKS
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION
MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24003532
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (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 Answer, if applicable, if you do not submit this
document, you may be held in defauit.
Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information
Unit of Government
City of Detroit
Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
MI.
Last Name
Stephanie
Hodges
Firm Name {if any)
Address {(No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
2 Woodward Ave Suite 804
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Detroit
Ml
48226
Telephone Number
Fax Number
313-224-3035
E-mall Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Parcel Identification Number(s}:
21074344.
Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining?
If not, list which parcels are adjoining (i.e. touch).
[| Yes
[ No
Not Applicable
Classification of Property:
Agricultural
Commercial
industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
{check one)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain. Your Answer to this Appeal A city-wide PRE Audit was conducted for the tax years of 2020 - 2023. Questionaires were mailed out on October 10, 2023, giving taxpayers 30 days to respond. The response time was extended an additional 7 days, giving taxpayers until November 17, 2023 to respond. The taxpayer failed to respond to the city PRE Audit in a timely manner which resulted in denial of PRE for the years in questions. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues List the tax year(s) denied: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Check what action prompted this appeal: Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption was issued [| Denial by Board of Review [] Deniat by Dept. of Treasury [J other If you checked “other” above explain: If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: [i March [] July [| December List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 12/11/2023 Signature “required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative's Signature: Ist J i iba — G - J
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Arn EER ) STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. For any questions that are not answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Mail the completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact . Information: Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or the attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by * Respondent or Respondent's attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. Section 3: Subject Property Information: o Parcel Identification Number(s): Each parcel number being appealed must be listed. ¢ Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, indicate whether the parcels are contiguous or adjoining. If not all parcels are contiguous or adjoining, list the parcels that are adjoining. + Classification of Property: Check the classification of the property being appealed. Section 4: Explain Your Response to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent's answer fo the property tax appeal and any necessary explanation (i.e., “set forth the facts upon which you rely in defense of this matter”).
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR + If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial: Indicate which Board of Review took action and indicate the date the Board's denial notice was mailed to Petitioner. + List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: Provide the date listed on the denial. Signature: A signature by Respondent's attorney or authorized representative is required. REMINDERS: Pursuant to TTR 279, Respondent shall provide the Tribunal a copy of the exemption denial notice or other order being appealed. Failure to submit the answer form to the Tribunal may result in the conducting of a default hearing. You must submit the original, signed completed answer form to the Tribunal. You should also keep a copy for yourself. It is your responsibility to provide the Petitioner, or Petitioner's attorney or authorized representative, with a copy of any attachments submitted with the Answer form. The Tribunal will not forward a copy of any attachments to the Petitioner. TTR 287 states that failure to provide the copies to the Petitioner at least 21 days in advance of the hearing may result in the exclusion of the attachments. The Tribunal will send a notice of hearing to the parties no less than 45 days in advance of the hearing. To check the status of your appeal, visit our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and click on the “Docket Search” option.
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COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER N 2 WOODWARD AVE, SUITE 804 CITY OF DETROIT DETROIT, MI 48226 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PHONE 313-224-3035 - OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR FAX: 313-224-4270 FI51 0d OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES E-Mail: AssessorsPREAudil@detroitmi.gov Skah Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Denial Notice Date: 1/2/2024 Parcel #:21074344. GUY, TREENA 3812 GARRICK AVE WARREN MI 48091 Taxpayer Name: Property Address: Dear taxpayer: Based upon the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Audit that was conducted, the Principal Residence Exemption for the above property has been denied, Please find enclosed with this letter; Notice of Dental Principal Residence Exemption Form 2742. 1 you disagree with this denial, you may submit an appeal to the Residential/ Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days of the denial date, Request can be sent to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909 or electronically using the online petition forms at www. michigan.govAaxteib/small-claims IF you have any questions regarding this matter, contact us at 313-224-3035 or via email at AssessorsPREAudit@detroitmi.gov SECTION 2 Applicable PRE Adjustments Orig PRE Adj PRE 2023 PRE Adjustment... _ 10000 ~~ 000 2022 PRE AJJUSIMENt ies . 100.00 0.00 2021 PRE AGIUSIMENT woccocersheeen ences 10000 ~~ 000 ’ 2020 PRE Adjustment JR 100.00 000
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NhChigan Department of Tigastry
City of Detroit
ASSESSOR'S DATE STAMP
Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption
Issued under authority of Public AcL206 of 1893
Wilh this notice,
you are nofified that the Principal Residence Exemption on the property identified below has
been denied.
If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the
appeal procedures specified below. For more information regarding the Principal Residence Exemption {PRI:),
please review the PRE guidelines at www.michigan.govipre.
Type or print in blue or black ink
PART 1: PROPERTY. INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number,
1.
Property 1ax identification number
>
2. Name of Local Unit {Check Township or City}
3. County
21074344.
H Conehp
Detroit
WAYNE
4,
Steet address of propenty (Provide a Complete Address)
3500 HARVARD RD
5.
Name of Gwner (First, Middle, Last)
B. Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Srcaty Nember
| 7.
Owner's Daytime Telephone Number
GUY, TREENA
XXX-XX-
8.
Name of Co-Owner (First Middie, Last)
9, Co-Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Secunty Numer]
10. Co-Owner's Daytime Telephone Number
XXX-XX-
11.
Mailing address
if different than property address (street or RR#, city, state, Zip code)
12.
Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason:
0
a.
The owner is not a Michigan resident.
[]
b.
The property claimed is not the owner's principal residence.
0
c.
The person claiming the exemption
is bot the owner.
0
d.
The person claiming the exemption, claimed or was granted, a substantially similar exemption in another state.
x]
e
Other
Failure
to Respond
To City
of Detroit
PRE Audit
13.
Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s)
14,
Percentage Adjusted to
{see mstruckons)
See attached denial notice
for years denied
0
%
PART 2: CERTIFICATION
15.
Name of the Local Assessor {Print or Type)
Charles Ericson
16.
Signature of Local Assessor
17.
Date
1/2/2024
18.
Address
2 Woodward
Ave
Ste,
B04
Detroit,
MI
48226
Homeowner's Right to Appeal
If you disagree with this denial, you may appeal to the Residential/Small Claims Division of the Mictugan Tax Tribunal within 35
days of the denial. An appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal can be initiated by the imely filing of a petition. The petition must
be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available atPage 7
parcel Nuiber:
21074344.
Jurisdiction:
CITY OF DETROIT
County:
WAYNE
Printed on
04/23/2025
Grantor
Grantee
Sale;
Sale
Inst.
Terms
of Sale
Liber
Verified
Prent.
Price.
Date
Type
i&
Page
{By
Trans.
COOK,
HOPIWELL
(GUY,
TREENA
86,000
08/23/2017
PTA
{03-ARM'S LENGTH
{PROPERTY TRANSFER:
100.0
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAG
COOK,
HOPEWELL
26,000
12/28/2011
PTA
12-FROM LENDING INSTITUT
TITLE COMPANY
0.0
WAYNE
COUNTY SHERIFF
| FEDERAL HOME
LOAN MORTGAG!
29,000;
03/01/2011
PTA
10-FORECLOSURE
PROPERTY TRANSFER
0.0
47,500;
07/01/1989
WD
03-ARM'S LENGTH
124274:00210
{PROPERTY TRANSFER
0.0
Property
address
Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO
Zoning:
R1
{Building
Permit (s)
Date
Number
Status
3500 HARVARD
RD
School:
DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
-
P.R.E.
100% 09/30/2024
Owner's Name/Address
TARDE:
IL
GUY, TREENA
2025 Est TCV 180,642 TCV/TFA:
125.27
3500 HARVARD
DETROIT
M7
48224
*
Improved
Vacant
{ Land Value Estimates
for Land
Table 4R415.4R415~EAST ENGLISH VILLAGE~GROUP
A
Public
:
* Factors
*
Improvements
i Description
Frontage
Depth
Front
Depth
Rate
%Adj.
Reason
Value
:
Dirt Road
:
40.00 120.00 1.0000 0.0000
0
100%
0
Taz Descrjption
Gravel Road
SQ FT RATE BY SIZE
4,792.000 Sq Ft
1.28
100
6,111
E HARVARD:
310 ARTHUR
J SCULLYS VOGT FARM
paved Road
* denotes
lines
that
do not contribute
to
the total acreage calculation.
SUB L50
P?4
PLATS,
W
C
R 21/760
40
X
120
{Storm Sewer
40 Actual
Front Feet,
0.11 Total Acres
Total Est.
Land Value
=
6,111
Comments/[nfluences
Sidewalk
9/30/24~-
[AXPAYER SUBMITTED
PRE PETITION
Water
1.
41
t
Cost Estimat
FOR 2020-2023. HOWEVER THE TAXPAYER WAS
Sewer
| boa
onion
on
Ost
Estimates
Rat
size
Good
cash val
DENIED DURING THE PRE AUDIT.
PRE CAN NOT
Electric
i
| raopirarons
.
ee
ize
d
es
as
alue
BE REINSTATED VIA PRE PETITION FOR ERE
Gas
|
emein jg en 11
3 ea
100
50
”
DENIALS RISULTING FROM THE AUDIT.
‘Curb
|
fencing:
Wire
©: Lor
ets
4 Land
T
.
N
cash Value
o
cre
TAXPAYER
WILL NEED TO FILE AN APPEAL WITH
X
Street Lights
otal
Estimated
land
Improvements
True
Cash
Value =
MTT-AD
X Standard Utilities
12/11/23
- PRE DENIED PER CITY OF DETROIT
Underground Utils.
ASSESSORS
PRE AUDIT FOR TAX YEARS 2020
-
Topography of
Site
Level
Rolling
Low
High
Landscaped
Swamp
Wooded
Pond
Waterfront
Ravine
Wetland
Flood Plain
{Year
Land
Building
Assessed,
Board
of:
Tribunal/
Taxable
i
Value
Value;
Review
Other
Value
When
What
[2025
87,200
90,300
24,348C
E
pis
TYL 07/11/2016 TYL-FINAL
2024
78,800
79,200
79,2004
23,616C
The Equalizer.
Copyright
(c)
1999
- 2009. evr 08/25/2015 TYL-ADV RE |
*
500
5
55TTE
Licensed
To:
City of Detroit,
County of
2023
4004
61,800
62,200
62,200
2z,492C
Wayne,
Michigan
12022
400;
50,100
50,500;
50,500A
21,421C
*#%
Information herein deemed reliable
but
not guaranteed***Page 8
Residential Building
1
of
1
Parcel
Number:
21074344.
Printed
on
04/23/2025
Building Type
{3)
Roof
{cont.)
{11}
Heating/Cooling
{15}
Built~ins
{15)
Fireplaces
{16}
Porches/Decks:
(17)
Garage
|
g
X
“Single
family
Eavestrough
Xx Gas
|
10il
Elec.
|
Appliance Allow.
1
Interior
1
Story
Area:
Type
Year Built:
g.
0
vp
Mobile
{Home
Insulation
;
Wood:
Coal
Steam
Cook
Top
‘Interior
2
Story ~ygiEpp TT
Car Capacity:
Town Hone
0iFront Overhang
rt
_
Dishwasher
2nd/Same
Stack
Class:
C
Duplex
0 Other Overhang
jForced Air w/o Ducts
Garbage Disposal
Two Sided
150 CGE?
(1 Story)
poiorior:
Siding
A-Frame
(Forced Air w/
Ducts
Bath Heater
Exterior
1 Story
Brick Ven.:
0
SURE, FES—— SRY Peep
(Forced Hot Water
:
Vent
Fan
Exterior
2 Story
Stone Ven.:
©
¥ Wood
Frame
-
Electric Baseboard
{Hot
Tub
Prefab
1
Story
(Common Wall:
Detache
Drywall
[Plaster
Elec.
Ceil.
Radiant
Unvented Hood
{Prefab
2 Story
(Foundation:
18
Inch
“Building Style:
Paneled
Wood T&G
Radiant
(in-floor)
vented Hood
‘Heat Circulator
{Finished
?:
SINGLE FAMILY
TT Decoration
[Electric Wall Heat
Intercom
‘Raised Hearth
Auto.
Doors:
0
-
TT Renodeied”
Space Heater
Jacuzzi Tub
‘Wood Stove
Mech.
Doors:
0
Yr Built
jRemodele
Ex
Xi0xd
Min
Wall/Floor Furnace
Jacuzzi repl.Tub
iDirect-Vented
Ga
{Area:
400
1942
2
0
_
_
{Forced Heat
& Cool
Oven
5
Good:
0
ee freee
§1 78
OF
Heat Pump
:
i
:
Condition;
Average
LT
.
Microwave
R
iStorage Area:
0
Lg
X ord
Small;
No Heating/Cooling
Standard Range
Effec. Age:
33
—-No Conc. Floor:
0
|
+
Floor Area:
1,442
-
:
T
Central Air
Self Clean Range
Room List
Doors
Solid
X
H.C.
Wood Furnace
Sauna
Total
Base
New
:
255,144
TTT Baserent
i
Total
Depr Cost:
170,949
Baserient
(5)
Floors
n
Trash Compactor
:
i
’
1st
Floor
i
Electric
Central Vacuum
Fstimated T.C.V: 173,855
2nd
I'loor
Kitchen:
0lAmps Service
|
Security System
Other:
=
-
_
‘Bedrgoms
Others
No./Qual.
of Fixtures
Cost Est.
for Res.
Bldg:
1
Single Family
SINGLE FAMILY
Cls
C
Blt 1942
1)
Exterior
Ex.
¥ 0rd.
Min
(11)
Heating System:
Forced Heat
& Cool
Wood/Shingle
(6)
Ceilings
.
Ground Area
=
721
SF
Floor Area
= 1442
SF.
Aluminun/Vingl
No.
of Elec. Outlets
shy/ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb.
% Good=6§7/100/100/100/67
%
Brick
Many
| X Ave.
Few
Building Areas
.
7157
Plumbing
{ Stories
Exterior
Foundation
Size
Cost
New
Depr.
Cost
Insulation
-
|
2
Story
Brick
Basement
721
indies
7]
Excavation
:
Average Fixture(s)
Total:
218,514
146,406
(2) Windcws
1
|3 Fixture Bath
Other Additions/Adjustments
Many
Large
Basement:
721
S.F.
|
2 Fizture Bath
| Porches
X
Avg.
1X Avg.
Crawl:
0
S.F.
|Softener,
Auto
CPP
39
1,107
742
Few
Small
Slab:
0
S.F.
|
‘Softener,
Manual
CGEP
(1 Story)
150
10,979
7,356
Wood Sash
Height
to Joists:
0.0
[Solar Water Heat
Garages
Metal Shsh
No Plumbing
{ Class:
C Exterior:
Siding Foundation:
18
Inch
(Unfinished)
Vinyl
Sash
(8)
Basement
‘Bxtra
Toilet
:
Base Cost
200
18,752
12,564
L0Y
as
JExtra Sink
| Fireplaces
Double
Hung
Conc.
Block
Separate Shower
|
Interior
1 Story
1
5,792
3,881
Horiz.
Blide
Poured Conc.
‘Ceramic Tile
Floor
|
Totals:
255.144
170. 540
Casement
Stone
4 Wood
(Ceramic Tile Wains:
yotes:
ouble
5lass
reated
Woo
H
;
{Ceramic
Tub Alcove
=
-
=
B
Patio Dpors
Concrete
Floor
ent
Fen
lH
ECF
(4R415-EAST ENGLISH VILLAGE-GROUP
A
(3097A})
1.017
=>
TCV:
173,855
Storms
&
Screens
(9)
Basement
Finish
3
{14)
Water/Sewer
Roof
i
(3) Roof —
Recreation
SE
Public Water
X
Gable
Gambrel!
Living
SE
Public Sewer
Hip
‘Mansard
Walkout Doors
(B)
Water Well
i
Flat
Shed
No Floor
~~ SF
1000 Gal Septic
|
I ra:
Walkout
Doors
(A):
2000
Gal
Septi
X !Asphalt Shingle
710)
Floor Support
2.
Septic
-
Lump
Sum Items:
mee:
ee
Joists:
H
Chimney:
Brick
Unsupported Len:
Cntr.Sup:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING + DIRECTOR Treena Guy , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) . v MOAHR Docket No.24003532 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Stephanie Hodges states that on 4/23/2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the respondent's answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Treena Guy 3500 Harvard Rd Detroit, Ml 48224 elidel [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Stephanie Hodges
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i (rs USPOSTAGE me cos a OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Coleman A. Young Municipal Center f: 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804 J ge — I RRECT ION OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 3 Detroit, Michigan 48226 2 6 > ; Zp 42226 $000.63 =&¥ 0008038583 APR 23 2025 EX¥ Oa-29-25 ROVAL OAK MI S80 city oF DETROIT MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL P.O.BOX 30232 LANSING, MI 48999 con CTaUeIP 48308 RT A PE RR