Addison E Kelley, Petitioner V City Of Ferndale, Respondent

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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 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS 

 

 

Addison E Kelley, 

Petitioner-Appellant, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Court of Appeals Docket No. 378183 

 

City Of Ferndale, 

Respondent-Appellee. 

 

Lower Court No. 25-002486 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFIED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 

 

BEFORE THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: February 20, 2026 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.O. Box 30232 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lansing, MI 48909

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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 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS 

 

 

Addison E Kelley, 

Petitioner-Appellant, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Court of Appeals Docket No. 378183 

 

City Of Ferndale, 

Respondent-Appellee. 

 

Lower Court No. 25-002486 

 

 

 

CERTIFIED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Kate Campbell, Tribunal Secretary of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, certifies that the 

electronic file is a replica of the original record of the Michigan Tax Tribunal in the 

above-captioned matter, and that said record consists of those entries shown on the 

docket card. The documents are stored electronically and can be found on the 

Tribunal’s website at 

https://taxdocketlookup.apps.lara.state.mi.us/Details.aspx?PK=158175. Any 

confidential documents contained in this docket will be attached to the e-mail 

responding to the file request. 

 

 

Dated: February 20, 2026 

 

____________________________ 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Paralegal

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RE:ADDISON E KELLEY V CITY OF FERNDALE 

Court of Appeals No.:378183 

Tax Tribunal:25-002486 

Within 21 days of the date of this notice, please send the court record for this case to the Michigan 

Court of Appeals digitally, or to this location: Columbia Center, 201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 800, 

Troy, MI 48084-4127. See MCR 7.210(G). If you are unable to file the record within 21 days, please reply 

to this email explaining the delay and indicating when you expect the record to be available. 

 

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RECEIVED 

NOV 20-2025 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

JIS Code: COA 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

CASE NO. 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT 

CIRCUIT 

378183 

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 

COUNTY 

CLAIM OF APPEAL 

DISTRICT 

[/]IN THE COURT OF APPEALS 

PROBATE 

Court address 

Court telephone no. 

Michigan Court of Appeals - Clerk's Office P.0. Box 30022 Lansing, MI 48909 

Plaintiffs/Petitioner's name(s) and address(es) 

]Appettant 

Addison E Kelley 

Appellee 

2740 Horton st 

517-373-0786 

Defendant's/Respondent's name(s) and address(es) 

Clappetiant 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

[#)Appetiee 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, M1 48909 

Plaintiffs attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no. 

In Pro Per 

Defendant's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no. 

AAGity of Ferndale 

300 E Nine Mile Road 

Ferndale, MI 48220 

in the matter of 25-002486 

Other interested party(ies) of probate matier 

1. Addison Kelley 

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October 27, 2025 

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3. [Ja. The transcript has been ordered. 

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Claim of Appeal 

(9/23) 

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Case No. 378183 

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[Jec. AN INVOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CASE UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH CODE. 

d. ARULING THAT A PROVISION OF THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION, 

A MICHIGAN STATUTE, ARULE OR 

REGULATION INCLUDED IN THE MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OR ANY OTHER ACTION OF THE 

LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT iS INVALID. 

[Je. AN ADOPTION ORDER UNDER CHAPTER X OF THE PROBATE CODE. 

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RECEIVED 

OCT 21 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Addison 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

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MTT Docket No._ 

45 

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of 

Ferndale 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

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| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

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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 

Addison E Kelley, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486 

 

City of Ferndale, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Marcus L. Abood 

 

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

 

On October 15, 2025, Petitioner filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal reconsider 

the Order of Dismissal entered in this case on October 9, 2025. In the motion, 

Petitioner states that all emails were going to their junk folder. Petitioner apologizes for 

their carelessness. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner has 

failed to demonstrate a palpable error relative to the Order of Dismissal that misled the 

Tribunal and the parties and that would have resulted in a different disposition if the 

error was corrected.1 The Tribunal’s orders were properly sent to Petitioner at their 

email address of record, and the parties are responsible for ensuring receipt of all 

correspondence.2 Petitioner failed to comply with the Tribunal’s rules and orders, and 

dismissal of the case was therefore proper pursuant to TTR 237 and Grimm v Dep’t of 

Treasury.3 Moreover, Petitioner still has not submitted the required documentation or 

otherwise complied with the Tribunal’s orders.4 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. 

 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a claim of appeal with 

the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final 

decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry 

 

1 See MCR 2.119(F)(3). A palpable error is one that is “easily perceptible, plain, obvious, readily visible, 

noticeable, patent, distinct, or manifest.” Luckow v Luckow, 291 Mich App 417, 426 (2011) (quotation 

marks and citation omitted). 

2 See TTR 219. 

3 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

4 The Small Claims petition form specifically advised Petitioner of the requirement to file a copy of the 

notice giving rise to appeal and indicated that they may be held in default if they failed to submit the 

document. See TTR 272(3).

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of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be 

filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

 

 

Entered: October 27, 2025 

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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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RECEIVED 

OCT 21 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Addison 

E 

leolley 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No._ 

45 

~g2d4 94 

LY 

of 

Ferndale 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 

1. 

wish this Tribunal to reconsider __ Zr der 

of 

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2. Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: 

All emails 

were 

going 

Jo 

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e-mail 

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mY (avelessnesS. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. 

A 

lly (sign here) 

Allison 

Lelloy 

[Print/type name of pérson signing] 

I certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

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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 

Addison E Kelley, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486 

 

City Of Ferndale, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on August 5, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving 

rise to the appeal, i.e. Board of Review (BOR) results.1 On September 9, 2025, the 

Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days. 

Although Respondent included a copy of the BOR results with the filing of their answer 

on September 17, 2025, Petitioner has failed to file the requisite Motion to Set Aside 

Default. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure 

to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.2 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.3 

 

Here, Petitioner’s lack of response and failure to comply with multiple orders has 

established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the 

factors involved and considering all options in determining what sanction is just and 

proper, the Tribunal finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not 

be appropriate in light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

 

1 Information on Tribunal rules and filing fees can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

2 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

3 Id. at 149.

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This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that

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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

Addison E Kelley,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MTT Docket No. 25-002486

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: September 17, 2025

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

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN,

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MTT Docket No.

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http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

09/17/2025 09:28 AM

BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

FERNDALE MI 48220-1797

300 EAST NINE MILE ROAD

MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR

CITY OF FERNDALE

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.”

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions.

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

2025

50.0000

2025

275,000

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

344,810

2025 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured)

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

2025

275,000

346,310

2025 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

Board of Review Comments:

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied.

24-25-27-255-059

The Board has completed their review of parcel number

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary

to compute your assessment and taxable value.

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS

PLYMOUTH MI 48170-6904

13431 LATHERON CT

KELLEY, ADDISON

T1N, R11E, SEC 27 WOODWARD HEIGHTS ROYAL OAK

ADD S 40 FT OF LOT 101 10-12-00 FR 023

2736 HORTON ST

24-25-27-255-059

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address

and legal description optional.):

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

FROM

2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002486

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Mitchell

M.I.

Last Name

Elrod

Firm Name (if any)

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

300 E Nine Mile

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

248-546-2525

Fax Number

E-mail Address

assessor@ferndalemi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

Yes

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PRELIMINARY REVIEW INDICATES A 2025 TRUE CASH VALUE OF $550,000. FURTHER ANALYSIS AND COMPARABLES WILL BE SUBMITTED 

PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED HEARING.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, cite the Board’s authority.

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

24-25-27-255-059

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

275,000

Current Taxable Value as established

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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 

Addison E Kelley, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486 

 

City Of Ferndale, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Petitioner in default on August 5, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of 

the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e. March Board of Review (BOR) results.1 In 

accordance with Tribunal rules, “[f]or property tax contested cases, a copy of the notice 

giving rise to the appeal, including, but not limited to, notice of board of review action. . . 

. must be submitted with the petition.”2 Petitioner was required to cure the default within 

14 days, has had ample time to comply, and yet has failed to respond or submit the 

required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default 

appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice 

and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the 

dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.3 

 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax years. 

The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been established 

by the March BOR, and assessments for future tax years have not yet been 

established. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the 2025 BOR results, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, 

and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed 

with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.4 

 

1 The order further stated, “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).” 

2 TTR 277(3). 

3 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

4 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2025 TAX YEAR only. 

 

Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.5 

 

 

Entered: September 9, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal

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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 

Addison E Kelley, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486 

 

City Of Ferndale, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Petitioner in default on August 5, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of 

the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e. March Board of Review (BOR) results.1 In 

accordance with Tribunal rules, “[f]or property tax contested cases, a copy of the notice 

giving rise to the appeal, including, but not limited to, notice of board of review action. . . 

. must be submitted with the petition.”2 Petitioner was required to cure the default within 

14 days, has had ample time to comply, and yet has failed to respond or submit the 

required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default 

appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice 

and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the 

dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.3 

 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax years. 

The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been established 

by the March BOR, and assessments for future tax years have not yet been 

established. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the 2025 BOR results, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, 

and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed 

with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.4 

 

1 The order further stated, “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).” 

2 TTR 277(3). 

3 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

4 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2025 TAX YEAR only. 

 

Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.5 

 

 

Entered: September 9, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal

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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

Addison E Kelley,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS 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.i 

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).

By:_______________________________

Entered: August 5, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

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A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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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

Addison E Kelley,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS 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.ii

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MTT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Addison

M.I.

E

Last Name/Company Name

Kelley

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

2740 Horton Street

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

7347514480

Fax Number

E-mail Address

addison09300@gmail.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Addison

M.I.

E

Last Name

Kelley

Firm Name (if any)

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

2740 Horton Street

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

7347514480

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

addison09300@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

2740 Horton Street, 2736 Horton Street

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Ferndale

Michigan

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

This is a newly built duplex in Ferndale, MI with a state equalized value of $275,000. This would but the real cash value at $550,000. A quick search of comparable 

will show that there is nothing in Ferndale that comes close to this valuation. There are several other factors that lead me to believe a fair valuation of this property is 

$410,000. 

1. The street of this address is a semi-main road that leads to an exit/entrance to I-696. It is a fire lane and therefore there is no street parking. This makes parking 

conditions extremely tight and inconvenient. 

2. The street of this address has high voltage power lines running down it that are approximately 30’ from the structure. 

3. There is a railroad crossing on an adjacent street approximately 200’ from the property that is extremely noisy and stops for long periods of time frequently. This 

makes coming and going to and from the property extremely inconvenient at times. There are often cars lined up and down the street waiting for the train to pass. 

4. Directly across the street there is an unsightly commercial building that blocks sun to the lower unit. The lower unit hardly gets any sunlight. 

5. The building is made with almost entirely builder grade materials.

 

6. The lot is extremely narrow at just 40’ wide. 

7. The sound proofing between the two units is extremely poor. There is little privacy.

 

8. There is no garage. 

9. The basement is unfinished and can only be accessed through the only door for the lower unit.

 

10. The backyard and surrounding backyards have very poor drainage. There is standing water in these areas for the entire spring and fall.

 

11. The neighborhood frequently loses power. 

Section 6:

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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

Addison E Kelley,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 5, 2025

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

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

Addison E Kelley,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002486

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 5, 2025

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

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Addison

M.I.

E

Last Name/Company Name

Kelley

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

2740 Horton Street

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

7347514480

Fax Number

E-mail Address

addison09300@gmail.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Addison

M.I.

E

Last Name

Kelley

Firm Name (if any)

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

2740 Horton Street

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

7347514480

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

addison09300@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

2740 Horton Street, 2736 Horton Street

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Ferndale

Michigan

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

This is a newly built duplex in Ferndale, MI with a state equalized value of $275,000. This would but the real cash value at $550,000. A quick search of comparable 

will show that there is nothing in Ferndale that comes close to this valuation. There are several other factors that lead me to believe a fair valuation of this property is 

$410,000. 

1. The street of this address is a semi-main road that leads to an exit/entrance to I-696. It is a fire lane and therefore there is no street parking. This makes parking 

conditions extremely tight and inconvenient. 

2. The street of this address has high voltage power lines running down it that are approximately 30’ from the structure. 

3. There is a railroad crossing on an adjacent street approximately 200’ from the property that is extremely noisy and stops for long periods of time frequently. This 

makes coming and going to and from the property extremely inconvenient at times. There are often cars lined up and down the street waiting for the train to pass. 

4. Directly across the street there is an unsightly commercial building that blocks sun to the lower unit. The lower unit hardly gets any sunlight. 

5. The building is made with almost entirely builder grade materials.

 

6. The lot is extremely narrow at just 40’ wide. 

7. The sound proofing between the two units is extremely poor. There is little privacy.

 

8. There is no garage. 

9. The basement is unfinished and can only be accessed through the only door for the lower unit.

 

10. The backyard and surrounding backyards have very poor drainage. There is standing water in these areas for the entire spring and fall.

 

11. The neighborhood frequently loses power. 

Section 6:

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