Adnan Hammad, Petitioner V Township Of West Bloomfield, 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 

Adnan Hammad, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner, 

 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780 

 

West Bloomfield Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

Petitioner was placed in default on January 21, 2026, for failing to appear at a duly 

scheduled hearing. On February 3, 2026, Petitioner filed a response, however they 

failed to provide proof evidencing service of the response on Respondent. On February 

12, 2026, the Tribunal issued a Notice of No Action indicating the Tribunal will not take 

action on the filing unless Petitioner files a proof of service within 14 days of entry of the 

notice. Petitioner failed to respond. Although Petitioner failed to comply with the order, 

the Tribunal must consider Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury1 prior to the dismissal of this 

case. In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal 

must 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.2 

 

Petitioner’s failure to appear at the hearing and failure to comply with the Order of 

Default has established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, after 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. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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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 service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. 

 

Alternatively, 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

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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

Adnan Hammad, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003780 

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Response to Order (“document”). You 

were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of that document on the 

opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has been filed.1 As such, the 

document is not properly pending and no action will be taken unless the required proof 

of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. If the required proof of 

service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file the document with the 

appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was served on the opposing 

party.

Entered: February 12, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

1 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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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

Adnan Hammad, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003780 

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Response to Order (“document”). You 

were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of that document on the 

opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has been filed.2 As such, the 

document is not properly pending and no action will be taken unless the required proof 

of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. If the required proof of 

service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file the document with the 

appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was served on the opposing 

party.

Entered: February 12, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

2 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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RECEIVED 

FEB 06 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Patricia Halm, Tribunal Chair 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.0. BOX 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909. 

Reference: 

Tax ID 18-05-128-033 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780 

Dear Ms. Halm, 

I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for your correspondence dated January 21, 2026, 

regarding my petition before the Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

I respectfully state that I did not receive any notice of a scheduled hearing date and was unaware 

that a hearing had been set for January 21, 2026. The only information I received pertained to 

valuation disclosure requirements for proceedings before the Tribunal. That correspondence did 

not include any notice of a hearing date. Please see the attached cover letter and table of contents 

for reference. 

Because I did not receive proper notice of the hearing, I was unable to appear. I respectfully 

request that the Tribunal reconsider this matter and grant me another opportunity for a hearing so 

that my petition may be properly addressed on the merits. 

I will be traveling overseas during the period February 16 to April 30, 2026. Please contact me 

by email if you need further information. 

Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. 

Respectfully, 

ANS 

wg 

Adnan hammed

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IT 1S FURTHER ORDERED that the defz ulted fo ty shall subm it information and and 

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14 days of entry of this order. 

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Entered: January 21, 2026 

1 See TTR 247 & TTR 275. 

4291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

2 gee TTR 231 and See Grimm v Department ofiTreasyfiicated by the United States Postal Service 

3 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the 

date inubmission without a postmark or with an illegible 

stmark on the envelope containing the submigsion. 

As received by the tribunal. A submission by

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VALUATION DISCLOSURE 

FOR PROCEEDINGS AT THE 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No: 

24-003780 

Tax ID: 

18-05-128-033 

Petitioner: 

Adnan Hammad 

1715 Heron View 

West Bloomfield, MI 48324 

Respondent: 

Charter Township of West Bloomfield 

4550 Walnut Lake Road 

West Bloomfield, MI 48323 

Appeal Year: 

December 31, 2023 for 2024 Tax Year 

December 31, 2024 for 2025 Tax Year 

Fil dba 

Hobe

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Charter Township of 

ONElst SBloom field 

Assessing epertment 

December 30, 2025 

(248) 451-4850 

Chief Clerk 

) 

Michigan State Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

RE: 

Address: 

1715 Heron View 

Property Tax ID: 

X-18-05-128-033 

MTT Docket No: 

#24-003780 

Dear Sir/Madam: 

Please find enclosed the valuation disclosure for the subject property listed above. We set the 

Assessment utilizing Mass Appraisal. 

For appeal purposes, the property is valued on an individual basis 

with the Sales Comparison Approach, which focuses on the specifics of that home only. We used the 

Cost Approach and the Sales Comparison Analysis in preparation for this disclosure. 

The ‘original’ Assessed Value, True Cash Value, and

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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

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 this case and finds that Petitioner failed to appear 

for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for January 21, 2026. Thus, this case is subject 

to dismissal or a default hearing.1 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a default 

hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and ordering 

an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.2 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.3 

Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this case or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, as provided by TTR 237.

By______________________________

Entered: January 21, 2026

 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

1 See TTR 247 & TTR 275.

2 See TTR 231 and See Grimm v Department of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

3 “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. 

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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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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Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View Ct

West Bloomfield , MI 48324

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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

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 this case and finds that Petitioner failed to appear 

for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for January 21, 2026. Thus, this case is subject 

to dismissal or a default hearing.4 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a default 

hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and ordering 

an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.5

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MTT Docket

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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 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

 

 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

________________________________________________ 

_________________________________________ 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

24-003780

Adnan Hammad

Township of West Bloomfield, Oakland County

Erin Lamb

December 23, 2025

Valuation Disclosure

Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View

West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Erin Lamb

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MTT Docket No: 

Tax ID: 

Petitioner: 

Respondent: 

Appeal Year: 

Prepared by: 

VALUATION DISCLOSURE 

FOR PROCEEDINGS AT THE 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

24-003780 

18-05-128-033 

Adnan Hammad 

1715 Heron View 

West Bloomfield, MI 48324 

Charter Township of West Bloomfield 

4550 Walnut Lake Road 

West Bloomfield, MI 48323 

- 

December 31, 2023 for 2024 Tax Year 

December 31, 2024 for 2025 Tax Year 

Na 

obert Scripture, Assessor 

Daniel L. Sears, Chief Appraiser 

ver, Chief Appraiser 

Keith Hartman, Property Appraiser

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Table of Contents 

 

 

 

Cover Letter .............................................................................................. 1 

 

Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 2 

 

Master Letter ............................................................................................ 3 

 

Township Map ........................................................................................... 4 

 

Subject Photographs ............................................................................... 5-6 

 

Subject Aerial Map ..................................................................................... 7 

 

Subject Record Cards............................................................................ 8-11 

 

Valuation Report..................................................................................12-15 

 

Market Comparison Analysis .................................................................16-17 

 

ECF Analysis ........................................................................................18-19 

 

Subject and Comparable Map ...............................................................20-21 

 

Subject Sketch ........................................................................................ 22 

 

File Maintenance Records ......................................................................... 23 

 

Scope of Work and Certification ................................................................ 24 

 

Appraiser’s Qualifications .....................................................................25-28 

 

Addendum .............................................................................................. 29 

 

Pictures and Maps of Comparables .......................................................30-50 

 

Listing ................................................................................................51-54

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Charter Township of 

ONst SSloomfiel? 

Assessing deprtment 

December 30, 2025 

(248) 451-4850 

Chief Clerk 

Michigan State Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

RE: 

Address: 

1715 Heron View 

Property Tax ID: 

X-18-05-128-033 

MTT Docket No: 

#24-003780 

Dear Sir/Madam: 

Please find enclosed the valuation disclosure for the subject property listed above. 

We set the 

Assessment utilizing Mass Appraisal. 

For appeal purposes, the property is valued on an individual basis 

with the Sales Comparison Approach, which focuses on the specifics of that home only. We used the 

Cost Approach and the Sales Comparison Analysis in preparation for this disclosure. 

The ‘original’ Assessed Value, True Cash Value, and Taxable Value for the year at issue are: 

Tax Day 

Tax Year 

TCV 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

12/31/2023 

2024 

337,740 

168,870 

168,870 

12/31/2024 

2025 

360,060 

180,030 

174,104 

The Michigan Tax Tribunal makes an independent determination of value based on all the evidence 

available. This valuation disclosure concludes the following values: 

Tax Day 

Tax Year 

“TCV 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

12/31/2023 

2024 

374,900 

187,450 

187,450* 

12/31/2024 

2025 

404,000 

202,000 

193,260 

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Daniel L. Sears, Chief Appraiser 

RA Chief Appraiser 

Keith Hartman, Property Appraiser 

4550 Walmit Take Road 

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West Bloomfield, MI 48325-0130 

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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

Adnan Hammad,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

January 21, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

1:00 PM EST

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

857254294 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

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dokumento.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and

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Charter Township of 

West SBloomield) 

Assessing Department 

(248) 451-4850 

October 31, 2024 

RECEIVED 

Nov 

Adnan Hammad 

06 204 

1715 Heron View 

West Bloomfield, MI 48324 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Re: 

MTT Docket: 24-003780 

Parcel ID: 18-05-128-033 

Property Address: 1715 Heron View 

Property Owners: Adnan Hammad 

Greetings, 

Enclosed please find your copy of our Answer Form that has been filed with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal in regards to your Appeal. This copy is for your files. 

Sincerely yours, 

7 LN Shee 

Erin Luke 

West Bloomfield Township Assessing Department 

Enclosures 

PROOF OF SERVICE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003780 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name/Company Name/fUnit of Government: 

Robert Scripture 

Charter Township of West Bloomfield 

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

County: 

4550 Walnut Lake Rd 

Oakland 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

West Bloomfield 

Mi 

48323 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

248-451-4850 

248-451-4787 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

taxtribunal@wbtownship.org 

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

M.L: 

First Name: 

Last Name: 

Robert 

Scripture 

Firm Name (if any): 

Charter Township of West Bloomfield 

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

4550 Walnut Lake Rd. 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

West Bloomfield 

Mi 

48323 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

248-451-4850 

248-451-4787 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall): 

taxtribunal@wbtownship.org 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

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

[| Yes 

[} No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

0 Yes 

a No 

[vi] Not Applicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The respondent will prepare a Valuation Disclosure and may conduct a site inspection prior to hearing. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

{F PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

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

[]No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [8 March 

[] July 

[} becember 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [| Yes 

[Ml] No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

Ifthe July or Dacember BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? | ] Yes 

[|] No 

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? [i] Yes 

[V] No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[I Yes 

4 No 

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption ata BOR? [| Yes 

[J No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[] July 

[] December 

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 ata BOR? [] Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[J] yuly 

[] December 

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

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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

Adnan Hammad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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.

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.

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

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: December 3, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View Ct

West Bloomfield , MI 48324

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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

Adnan Hammad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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

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MTT

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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

Adnan Hammad, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on October 15, 2024, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 18, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View Ct

West Bloomfield , MI 48324

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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

Adnan Hammad, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on October 15, 2024, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 18, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

0CT 31 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX Bgl 27% 5 

on 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

HGH ATA TRIBUNAL 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFA! 

ARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

nmenclod) 

1» ethHt YO 

RECEIVED 

AUG 0 

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

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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

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STATE

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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

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 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: October 15, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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MTT Docket No. 24-003780

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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 provide 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. 

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 219(5)

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Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View Ct

West Bloomfield , MI 48324

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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

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 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

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RECEIVED 

AUG 02 2024 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

HIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

ANSE 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

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 

First Name 

M.I1 

Last Name/Company Name 

Adnan 

Hammad 

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

1715 Heron View Ct. 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

West Bloomfield 

Mi 

48324 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

2486866202 

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

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

i 

Tranlnfo:4606 

25765128-1 

ws 

Fir Name (if any) 

Chi: 

1301 

Amt: $200.00 

ID: 

ADNAN SALEH 

HAMMAD 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsare you | [7] ves* 

[] No** 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

6/24

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[I] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[7 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricuitural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I 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 $5,900, 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 401 (k) contribution. The current tax amount represents almost three 

months of my SS 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)? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

#f Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

March 

[Hl] July 

[| December 

if No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[| Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[|] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing

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STATE

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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

Adnan Hammad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 279. 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: October 15, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Page 2

Adnan Hammad

1715 Heron View Ct

West Bloomfield , MI 48324

Page 3

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

Adnan Hammad,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003780

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 279. 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: October 15, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

AUG 02 2024 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

HIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

ANSE 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

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 

First Name 

M.I1 

Last Name/Company Name 

Adnan 

Hammad 

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

1715 Heron View Ct. 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

West Bloomfield 

Mi 

48324 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

2486866202 

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

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

i 

Tranlnfo:4606 

25765128-1 

ws 

Fir Name (if any) 

Chi: 

1301 

Amt: $200.00 

ID: 

ADNAN SALEH 

HAMMAD 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsare you | [7] ves* 

[] No** 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

6/24

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[I] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[7 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricuitural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I 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 $5,900, 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 401 (k) contribution. The current tax amount represents almost three 

months of my SS 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)? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

#f Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

March 

[Hl] July 

[| December 

if No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[| Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[|] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing

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