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2515 Riopelle, LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- 2515 Riopelle, LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001559-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/07/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/04/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/27/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
2515 Riopelle Answer.pdfRead complete document text →
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC A Michigan limited liability company Petitioner, v CITY OF DETROIT, Docket No. 26-001559-MTT a municipal corporation Parcel No. 07000823.004 Respondent. ________________________________________________________________________________/ ANSWER TO PROPERTY TAX PETITION Respondent, City of Detroit, by and through it undersigned counsel and for its Answer to this Petition states the following: 1. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 2. Respondent admits as true. 3. Respondent admits as true. 4. Respondent denies Petitioner’s contentions of value are correct or accurate. 5. Based solely upon Petitioner’s unsubstantiated contentions of value, Respondent admits. 6. Respondent admits as true. 7. Respondent admits that this is a proper recitation of MCL 205.735a(6).
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2 8. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. Respondent reserves the right to assert additional responses if Petitioner subsequently raises issues of “additions” or “losses”. 9. Respondent admits this appeal involves issues of true cash and taxable values imposed upon the Subject Property, but states that these allegations lack merit. 10. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. Wherefore, Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition in this matter and award attorney fees and costs to Respondent. Dated: 10/6/2026 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs By: Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) Kevin C. Richard ( P 43417) Attorneys for Respondent City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 237-3075 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES. NOW COMES Respondent, City of Detroit, and asserts the following Affirmative Defenses to the Petitioner’s claims: 1. Petitioner lacks standing and/or capacity to bring forth this Petition. 2. Petitioner’s claims may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
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3 3. This Tribunal lacks subject matter jurisdiction. 4. Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 5. Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of appraising its property failed to conform with the mode and method of appraising its property failed to conform with the mode and method applied in the case of all other properties in the community for the year in question. Wherefore, Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition in this matter and award attorney fees and costs to Respondent. Dated: 10/6/2025 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs By: Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) Kevin C. Richard ( P43417) Attorneys for Respondent City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226 313.237.3075 cobbm@detroitmi.gov
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4 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC A Michigan limited liability company Petitioner, v CITY OF DETROIT, Docket No. 26-001559-MTT a municipal corporation Parcel No. 07000823.004 Respondent. _______________________________________________________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On 10/6/202, I mailed by first class mail a copy of Respondent’s Answer and Affirmative Defenses to: DAWDA PLC Christopher R. Martella Adam J. Salomon 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hill, MI 48304-5103 I declare that the above statement is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Dated: October 6, 2026 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001559 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Mary Beth M.I. Last Name Cobbs Firm Name (if any) City of Detroit Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Avenue Suite 500 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number (313) 237-3075 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cobbm@detroitmi.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: /s/Mary Beth Cobbs /s/
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-720 FULLY-EXECUTED Michigan Tax Tribunal - MTT - Proof of Service of Petition dated 9-3-2026 - 2515 Riopelle LLC - 2515 Riopell.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Petitioner, Vv. MTT Docket No.: 26-001559 Parcel Identification No.: 07000823.004 CITY OF DETROIT, a municipal corporation, Respondent. Christopher R. Martella (P69774) Adam J. Salomon (P87941) Dawda PLC Attorneys for Petitioner 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5103 (248) 642-3124 (248) 642-6377 emartella@@dawdalaw.com asalomon@dawdalaw.com PROOF OF SERVICE OF PETITION
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PROOF OF SERVICE OF PETITION Laurie Nagey states that she personally served copies of the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition on the persons listed below, by the means identified below, by placing the documents in duly stamped, addressed envelopes, and placing the envelopes in the United States mail on September 3, 2026. PERSONS SERVED: Certified Mail First Class Mail Attn: Alvin Horhn, CFO and Assessor Attn: Scott T. Vandemergel, Director Attn: Charles Ericson, Assessor Charter County of Wayne — Equalization City of Detroit — Office of the Assessor Department Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Guardian Building 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804 500 Griswold Street, 21st Floor North Detroit, Michigan 48226 Detroit, Michigan 48226 Attn: Janice M. Winfrey, City Clerk Attn: Cathy M. Garrett, County Clerk City of Detroit — City Clerk's Office Charter County of Wayne — County Clerk Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 201 Detroit, Michigan 48226 Detroit, Michigan 48226 Attn: Monique Bryant, Secretary Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education 3011 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48202 Attn: Rachael Eubanks, State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury 430 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan 48922 Laurie Nagey g f/ #4908-6055-1884(720)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001559 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: -720 FULLY-EXECUTED Michigan Tax Tribunal - MTT - Proof of Service of Petition dated 9-3-2026 - 2515 Riopelle LLC - 2515 Riopell Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No.: _______________ Parcel Identification No.: 07000823.004 CITY OF DETROIT, a municipal corporation, Respondent. ______________________________________________________________________________ Christopher R. Martella (P69774) Adam J. Salomon (P87941) Dawda PLC Attorneys for Petitioner 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5103 (248) 642-3124 (248) 642-6377 cmartella@dawdalaw.com asalomon@dawdalaw.com ______________________________________________________________________________ PETITION 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Petitioner”), through its attorneys, DAWDA PLC, states: 1. Petitioner’s principal office address is located at 2575 South Haggerty Road, Suite 500, Canton, Michigan 48188. Petitioner is the fee simple owner of, and a party in interest with respect to property taxes on, the real property commonly known as 2515 Riopelle, Detroit, Michigan 48207, bearing parcel identification number 07000823.004 (“Petitioner’s Property”). 2. Respondent, City of Detroit, assesses and collects property taxes on Petitioner’s Property.
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2 3. For the 2026 tax year, Respondent established Petitioner’s Property assessment for property taxes as follows: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $593,918 $297,000 $297,000 4. Petitioner contends that a lawful assessment of Petitioner’s Property for the 2026 tax year cannot exceed the following amounts: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $375,000 $187,500 $187,500 5. The amounts in dispute therefore are as follows: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $218,918 $109,500 $109,500 6. Petitioner’s Property is classified as Commercial-Improved and is used, or available for use, for commercial purposes. 7. Petitioner did not protest the 2026 assessment to the March Board of Review. No such protest was required because Petitioner’s Property is classified as commercial real property, and MCL 205.735a(6) permits a party in interest to invoke the jurisdiction of the Tribunal by filing a written petition on or before May 31 of the tax year involved without first protesting to the Board of Review. 8. This Petition presents issues involving the valuation of Petitioner’s Property for assessment purposes. Petitioner does not presently believe that this Petition raises issues arising out of “additions” or “losses” as those terms are defined under the General Property Tax Act, MCL 211.1 et seq. (“GPTA”). Petitioner reserves the right to assert issues involving losses should supporting information become available.
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3 9. The 2026 assessment for Petitioner’s Property is unlawful and excessive in that it (a) exceeds 50% of the property’s true cash value, in violation of Const. 1963, Art. IX, § 3 and MCL 211.27a; (b) is not supported by the property’s fair market value as determined under MCL 211.27; (c) rests on erroneous facts, principles, or methodology, including the misapplication of accepted appraisal principles; (d) violates the GPTA, MCL 211.1 et seq., and other applicable Michigan law; and (e) otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights under Michigan law. 10. Petitioner’s challenge is to the valuation of Petitioner’s Property and not to the uniformity of the assessment, except to the extent that Respondent’s overvaluation of Petitioner’s Property itself produces a lack of uniformity. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Tax Tribunal enter judgment: (a) revising the 2026 true cash value, assessed value, and taxable value of Petitioner’s Property to the amounts set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Petition; (b) ordering Respondent to refund or credit any property taxes overpaid by Petitioner as a result of the unlawful assessment, together with statutory interest under MCL 205.737(4); (c) awarding Petitioner its costs incurred in this proceeding; and (d) granting Petitioner such other and further relief as this Tribunal deems just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, DAWDA PLC Attorneys for Petitioner By: /s/ Christopher R. Martella Christopher R. Martella (P69774) Adam J. Salomon (P87941) 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5103 (248) 642-3124 (248) 642-6377 cmartella@dawdalaw.com asalomon@dawdalaw.com Dated: May ____, 2026 #4918-3808-0424(720)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name 2515 Riopelle, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2515 Riopelle City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48207 Telephone Number 734-394-1900 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) ejohnson@ashleycapital.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Christopher M.I. R. Last Name Martella Firm Name (if any) Dawda PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 39533 Woodward Avenue Suite 200 City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Telephone Number 248-642-3124 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cmartella@dawdalaw.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2515 Riopelle Detroit
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48207 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 07000823.004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 297000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 297000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 375000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 187500 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 109500 Fee Information 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Adam Salomon Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787084142 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 2515 Riopelle, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001559 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 19, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No.: _______________ Parcel Identification No.: 07000823.004 CITY OF DETROIT, a municipal corporation, Respondent. ______________________________________________________________________________ Christopher R. Martella (P69774) Adam J. Salomon (P87941) Dawda PLC Attorneys for Petitioner 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5103 (248) 642-3124 (248) 642-6377 cmartella@dawdalaw.com asalomon@dawdalaw.com ______________________________________________________________________________ PETITION 2515 RIOPELLE, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Petitioner”), through its attorneys, DAWDA PLC, states: 1. Petitioner’s principal office address is located at 2575 South Haggerty Road, Suite 500, Canton, Michigan 48188. Petitioner is the fee simple owner of, and a party in interest with respect to property taxes on, the real property commonly known as 2515 Riopelle, Detroit, Michigan 48207, bearing parcel identification number 07000823.004 (“Petitioner’s Property”). 2. Respondent, City of Detroit, assesses and collects property taxes on Petitioner’s Property.
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2 3. For the 2026 tax year, Respondent established Petitioner’s Property assessment for property taxes as follows: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $593,918 $297,000 $297,000 4. Petitioner contends that a lawful assessment of Petitioner’s Property for the 2026 tax year cannot exceed the following amounts: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $375,000 $187,500 $187,500 5. The amounts in dispute therefore are as follows: True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value $218,918 $109,500 $109,500 6. Petitioner’s Property is classified as Commercial-Improved and is used, or available for use, for commercial purposes. 7. Petitioner did not protest the 2026 assessment to the March Board of Review. No such protest was required because Petitioner’s Property is classified as commercial real property, and MCL 205.735a(6) permits a party in interest to invoke the jurisdiction of the Tribunal by filing a written petition on or before May 31 of the tax year involved without first protesting to the Board of Review. 8. This Petition presents issues involving the valuation of Petitioner’s Property for assessment purposes. Petitioner does not presently believe that this Petition raises issues arising out of “additions” or “losses” as those terms are defined under the General Property Tax Act, MCL 211.1 et seq. (“GPTA”). Petitioner reserves the right to assert issues involving losses should supporting information become available.
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3 9. The 2026 assessment for Petitioner’s Property is unlawful and excessive in that it (a) exceeds 50% of the property’s true cash value, in violation of Const. 1963, Art. IX, § 3 and MCL 211.27a; (b) is not supported by the property’s fair market value as determined under MCL 211.27; (c) rests on erroneous facts, principles, or methodology, including the misapplication of accepted appraisal principles; (d) violates the GPTA, MCL 211.1 et seq., and other applicable Michigan law; and (e) otherwise violates Petitioner’s rights under Michigan law. 10. Petitioner’s challenge is to the valuation of Petitioner’s Property and not to the uniformity of the assessment, except to the extent that Respondent’s overvaluation of Petitioner’s Property itself produces a lack of uniformity. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Tax Tribunal enter judgment: (a) revising the 2026 true cash value, assessed value, and taxable value of Petitioner’s Property to the amounts set forth in Paragraph 4 of this Petition; (b) ordering Respondent to refund or credit any property taxes overpaid by Petitioner as a result of the unlawful assessment, together with statutory interest under MCL 205.737(4); (c) awarding Petitioner its costs incurred in this proceeding; and (d) granting Petitioner such other and further relief as this Tribunal deems just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, DAWDA PLC Attorneys for Petitioner By: /s/ Christopher R. Martella Christopher R. Martella (P69774) Adam J. Salomon (P87941) 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5103 (248) 642-3124 (248) 642-6377 cmartella@dawdalaw.com asalomon@dawdalaw.com Dated: May ____, 2026 #4918-3808-0424(720)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name 2515 Riopelle, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2515 Riopelle City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48207 Telephone Number 734-394-1900 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) ejohnson@ashleycapital.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Christopher M.I. R. Last Name Martella Firm Name (if any) Dawda PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 39533 Woodward Avenue Suite 200 City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Telephone Number 248-642-3124 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cmartella@dawdalaw.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2515 Riopelle Detroit
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48207 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 07000823.004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 297000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 297000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 375000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 187500 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 109500 Fee Information 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Adam Salomon Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052787084142 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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