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Adnan Hammad, Petitioner V Township Of West Bloomfield, Respondent · 24-003780-TT

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RECEIVED 

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MICHIGAN TAX Bgl 27% 5 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

HGH ATA TRIBUNAL 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFA! 

ARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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2024 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exsription, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Nob-Properly tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277{8), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appesi 

{e.y. Board of Review Dscision of Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Clalms Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held In default. 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 

Ml. 

Last Nama/Qompany Name 

Adnan 

Hammad 

Mailing Address {No., Strast, P.O. Rox or Rural Route) 

1715 Heron View Gt, 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

West Bloomfield 

MI 

[48324 

Telephones Number 

Fax Numbar 

2486866202 

E-mall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send alf correspondanse vis e-mall) 

Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information 

Firat Mame 

Mi, 

Last Name 

Traninford0h 5061001 

07/26/24 

Firm Name (if any) 

Chidix 

1301 

Anke $200.00 

Th: 

ADNAN SALEH 

HAKHAD 

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

Clty or Town 

State 

2ZiP Code 

Telephona Number 

Fax Numbor 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondencs via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

if 

you are appealing mora than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels are you 

Yag* 

No** 

appealing? 

*If yas, usa a multiple paral fori for information regarding any contiguous parcels, 

i

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (ohock al) that apply) 

id True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[0 Taxable Value Only {calcutation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[7] uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[7] Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricuttural Exemption) 

Section 5; Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

| hope this letter finds you well. My name is Adnan Hammad, a 67-year-old retired 

senior citizen and wife Safia Saker. We are writing to appeal the recent increase in the 

property tax assessment for my residential home, located at 1715 HERON VIEW Court 

in West Bloomfield, Michigan. 

| purchased my home in a high exaggerated seler market 

environment back in September 2023, at which time the annual property tax was 

$2,800. However, in February 2024, 

| received a notice from West Bloomfield indicating 

that my property tax had nearly doubled to $5,800, nore than 100% increase. This 

significant increase will create a financial burden that 

| am unable to bear. In March 

2024, 

| appealed this decion to the West Bloomfield Township Assessment Board. 

Unfortunately, the board decided not to grant my request, leaving the tax assessment 

unchanged. As a retiree, my income is solely dependent on my Social Security check 

and a modest 401k) contribution. The current tax amount represents almost three 

months of my 8S income, which is unsustainable for me. 

| have multiple chronic 

diseases, including a heart condition, and living in this area is essential for me to access 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2024 

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

[Hl] No 

it Yes, cheok whinh BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

March 

[| July 

[| December 

{f No, check the applicable ransan(s): 

’ 

1 Not required to attend 

Assessment Chango Notive was not recelvad by Patitioner 

(ml Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Faot (if yes, include explanation in Section 6) 

[Hl] Appeating within 36 days of State Tax Commission Order

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check ona) 

I 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Culover 

povepggmenat 

Utility (oheok one} 

Curront Assessed Valo (alse known as State Equalized Vaiue) as established by the BOR: 

168,870 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR; 

168,870 

What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Gash Value)? 

230,000.00 

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

115,000,00 

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

115,000.00 

Section 8: Classification Information only the mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this tasue to the Tribunat* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

x-18-05-128-033 

Current Classification of Properly as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

0 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

(ndustrial 

Residentia) 

TimberGutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check ons) 

What do you befloya is the proparty’s classification? 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

a 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial Rene! 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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if improved praperty, how Is the property currently being used? 

if improved property, for what use was the property designed?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

| 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

; 

Fee Information 

: 

Doss the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at loast 50% as of the date of the fillng of this petition? 

[m} Yes 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

J ves 

Ne 

If you answered yes to either or both of the abova questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

: 

The filing fee fs based an the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. 

{f you are appealing more than one 

i 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus 

i 

$265.00 wii be added jor sach additional parcel balng appealed, not to exceed a total filing foe of $1,000. 

if your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention is: 

Filing Fee Is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$126.00 

$100,000,01 to $600,000.00 

$200.00 

$0ver $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If your property Is 

NOT residential property {see MCL 208.762) and 

tha Stats Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is; 

Filing Fea is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$260.00 

* Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above, 

If your property ts NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the 

appeal toas not quallfy for Small Claims. Therefora, an Entire Tribunal patition must be filed. 

Signature *required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Reprasentative's Signature: 

DANCIN 

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WA 

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July 16, 2024 

Subject: property tax Appeal for ID: X-18-05-128-033 

1 hope this letter finds you well. My name is Adnan Hammad, a 67-year-old retired senior citizen 

and Safia Saker a 54 years old spouse. We are writing to appeal the recent increase in the 

property tax assessment for my residential home, located at 1715 HERON VIEW Court, West 

Bloomfield, Michigan. I purchased my home in a high exaggerated seller market environment 

back in September 2023, at which time the annual property tax for this residence was $2,800. 

However, in February 2024, I received a notice from West Bloomfield indicating that my 

property tax had doubled to $5,900, almost more than 100% increase. This significant increase 

will create a financial burden that 

I am unable to bear. In March 2024, I appealed this decision to 

the West Bloomfield Township Assessment Board. Unfortunately, the board decided not to grant 

my request, leaving the tax assessment unchanged, see attached enclosures. As a retiree, my 

income is solely dependent on my $2300 Social Security check and a modest 401(k) 

contribution. The current tax amount represents almost three months of my SS income, which is 

unsustainable for me and my family. I have submitted documents to the Board indicating that 

home taxes in my area have much lower tax rates than our home. I also shared with them the bad 

condition of the home I bought, that needs to be updated with new windows, roof, and heating 

and cooling system. 

I have multiple chronic diseases, including a heart condition, and living in 

this area is essential for me to access the healthcare | need. 

1 have worked for over 30 years and consistently paid my taxes, understanding the importance of 

supporting our children, the elderly and vulnerable population and community needs. Now, I am 

seeking assistance to ensute that we can continue to live in our home without the overwhelming 

financial stress of this increased tax burden, 

I kindly request that you reconsider my property tax assessment and restore it to the former 

amount or a closer, more manageable figure. Your understanding and assistance in this matter 

would be greatly appreciated, as it would significantly improve my family quality of life. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Sincerely, 

~ 

Abe Memon] 

Sec EN Q_ 

Adnan Hammed 

Safia Saker

22072 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

his form 

is. fgstied unger the authority of P.A. 208 of 1883, Seg, 211.24 (5) and 850.211.340.323 amendod. Thisls 

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PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

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CHARTER TWP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

PARCEL CODE NUMBER: 

~~ X -18-05-128-033 

ROBERT SCRIPTURE, ASSESSOR 

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4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, M! 48323 

1715 HERON VIEW 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Ml 48324 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION 

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9% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence: 

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HAMMAD, ADNAN 

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1 As “Qualified 

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9% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal... 

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Exempt As "Qualifled Forest Property": 

_I THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVEL} 

Your assessment was based on market adjustment. 

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The change In Taxable Value will increase/decrease your 2024 tax 

PRIOR aT 

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CHANGE 

bill by approximately: 

5703.21 

based on the 2023 tax rates. 

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1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount Is tentative): 

68,126 

168,870 

60,744 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

950 

0) 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4, STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 

164,880 

5. Thare WASIWAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this properly in 2023 

. 

WAS 

8. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON; Market Adjustment 

The 2024 inflation Rate Muitiplier is: 1.05 

Properly taxes are calculated on the Taxable Value (see line 1 above). The Taxable Value number entered in the "Change from Prior 

Year to Current Year" column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. This number indicates the change in the Taxable Value. 

State Equalized Value (SEV) Is the Assessed Value (sae line 2 above) multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any (ses line 3 above). 

State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value (ses lina 4 above). 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (see fine 5 above) on your properly 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 (ses fine 1 above) by 1.05 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). Physical changes in your property 

may also increase or desrease your Taxeble- Value: Yeur 2024-Taxable Value-sannot 

be higher thanyeur 2024-State Equalized Value. 

March Board of Review Appeal Information: 

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

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 State Tax Commission at www.Inichigan.govitaxes. 

Click on Forms (at top of page) then click on Property Tax, then click on Board of Review to obtain Form 618 (L-40386). 

To schedule an appointment for an appeal In person please call: 248-451-4850 by March 8, 2024. 

Any questions regarding your assessment, please call 248-451-4850 or by emall at AskAssessing@wbtownship.org. For additional 

information, please visit our website at www.wbtownship.org. Appointments are avallable in date order. 

The Board of Review meeting schedule is: 

 2024- 9:00 AM to 11:00 co 

tional Meeting (No Public Hearings)

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

BOARD OF REVIEW 

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 

HAMMAD, ADNAN 

1716 HERON VIEW CT 

WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48324-3997 

** Notice of March Board of Review Decision ** 

{248) 451-4860 

06/10/2024 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PROPERTY 

IDENTIFICATION: 

X-18-05-128-033 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: 

WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1715 HERON VIEW 

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THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION iF DIFFERENT: 

HOMESTEAD PERCENT: 

100 % 

! 

The Board of Review has examined your 2024 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision. 

! 

PETITION NUMBER: 

3 

DATE: 

03/06/2024 

CHANGE REASON: 

Assessment Determined to be Ac 

FROM 

To 

CHANGE 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

168.870 

168.870 

2. CAPPED VALUE 

92,632 

92,632 

3, TAXABLE VALUE 

168,870 

168,870 

14. 

TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

Hh 

8. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 

. 

168,870 

168,870 

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8. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownbrship on this property in 

2023 

: 

WAS 

If there was a transfer of ownership on your property in 2023, your 2024 Taxable Value will be the same as your 2024 State 

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Equalized Value, 

Mf there was not a transfer.of ownership on your propery in 2023 the Capped Value Eomula is used. The 2024.Capped 

Value 

Formula is the 2023 Taxable Valus, minus Losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 1.05 plus Additions. Taxable 

Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value. Your taxes are levied on the Taxable Value. 

Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by May 31, 2024 

for commercial real, industrial real, 

developmental real, commercial personal, industrial personal, and utility personal property. The final date for further appeal to 

the Michigan Tax Tribunal of valuation for agricultural real, residential real, timber cut-over reed, and agricultural personal 

property is July 31, 2024. The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Adnan Hammad, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780 

Township Of West Bloomfield, 

Respondent. 

ORDER OF DEFAULT 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: 

Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 261, 215 and MCR 2.114. As such, the 

petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days 

of the entry of this Order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the 

Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal's e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned 

docket number as an “Amended Petition.” 

Therefore, 

IT 1S ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this Order. 

Failure to comply with this Order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). 

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