Hutek.pdf
Karen E Hutek, Petitioner V Township Of Gerrish, Respondent · 26-000341-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER ~~ GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED FEB 2 4 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION document, you may be placed in default, Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rute (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 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name Mm. Last Name/Company Name Cheri L Hutek Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route) 11897 Steckert bridge rd City or Town State ZIP Code roscommon Mi 48653 Fax Number Telephone Number 989-745-5251 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) con9066@yahoo.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information First Name Last Name Richard Jaskowski Firm Name fan) Carey &Jaskowski PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 205 Meadows Drive City or Town State ZiP Code Grayling Mi 49738 Telephone Number Fax Number 989-348 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mall)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES
ACTING DIRECTOR
SUZANNE SONNEBORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Parcel Identification Number:
“1)-00Y-
IF ~0[1- 000]
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels are you | [7] ves*
No**
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
[
**|f no, you must
file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP} [if multiple, list first property’s address]
9963 N cut rd Roscommon, Mi 48653
Taxing Authority {City or Township)
County
Gerrish
Roscommon
Classification of Property:
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Section 4: Check which of the following
you are appealing
Principat Residence Exemption
O Qualified Agricultural Exemption
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
see attached letter
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
List the tax year(s) denied:
2024, 2025Page 3
iri STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 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 fiting of this petition. Sig nature *required ery uthorige: Aiea Signature: Is!
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To Whom It May Concern, 1 am respectfully requesting a reconsideration of the denial of the Principal Residence Exemption for the property located at 9963 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, Mi 48653 | purchased this home from my mother during a very difficult time when her health declined and she was no longer able to keep up with the mortgage payments. The purpose of the purchase was never to change the nature of the home, but to protect her stability and ensure she would always have a secure place to live. We created a legal agreement stating that the home would remain hers for the rest of her life. it is also important to note that our agreement reflects a clear lifetime occupancy intent, similar in purpose to a life estate, in that the home was always meant to remain her principal residence for the duration of her life, regardless of changes in legal ownership. The transfer of ownership was done solely as a protective measure to prevent foreclosure and preserve her housing security, not to alter the residential character of the property. Unfortunately, due to serious and ongoing health concerns, my mother was no longer able to safely live independently and had to move into a senior living facility. This decision was made out of medical necessity and concern for her well-being, not because she wished to give up her home. The move was emotional and difficult for our family, as this home has always been her residence and a place of deep personal meaning to her. Although she has changed her mailing address and driver's license to reflect her current care needs, this change was made solely to accommodate her medical situation and daily support requirements. Her relocation was not intended to permanently relinquish her connection to her home, but rather to ensure her safety during a vulnerable stage of life. My intention in purchasing the home was to preserve her housing and dignity during a time of hardship, not to convert the property into an investment or secondary residence. The home has always been tied to her life, her history, and her sense of security. I am humbly asking the township to consider the compassionate circumstances surrounding her health-related relocation and the legal lifetime agreement tied triggering the lifetime occupancy intent of the property. This situation was not created for financial benefit, but out of care and responsibility for an aging parent who could no longer live independently. | sincerely appreciate your time, understanding, and consideration of this appeal.
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Michigan Department
of Treastiry
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2742 (Rev, 08-23)
Local (City/Township)
Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption
Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893.
With this notice, you are notified 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 (PRE), please review the PRE guidelines at www.michigan.gov/pre.
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 Tax Identification Number
2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)]
3. County
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72-004-291-019-0000
ay Gerrish
Roscommon
4. Street Address of Property {Provide a Complete Address)
9963 N Cut Rd. Roscommon MI! 48653
5. Name of Owner (First, Middie, Last)
B. Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number | 7. Owner's Daylime Telephone Number
Karen E Hutek
XXX-XX-
8. Name of Co-Owner (First, Middle, Last}
9. Co-Owners Last Four Digits of Social Security Number | 10. Co-Owner's Daytime Telephone Number
XXX-XX-
11. Mailing address if different than property address {street or RR¥, city, state, ZIP Code)
c/o 11897 Steckert Bridge Rd Roscommon MI 48653-7522
12. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason:
1 a. The owner is not a Michigan resident.
b. The properly claimed is not the owner's principal residence.
Od ¢. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner.
1 d. The person claiming the exemption, claimed or was granted, a substantially similar exemption in another state.
[]e Other
13. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s):
14. Percentage Adjusted to:
(see IRN) 5004, 2025
0 %
PART 2: CERTIFICATION
15. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type)
Julie A. Tatro
16. Sighature o
Local, Assess
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18. Address ang
Telephone Number of Local Government
2097 E 5 iggins Lake Dr. Roscommon Mi 48653
19. Email Address of Assessor
Assessor@gerrishtownship.org
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