Alexandra M Rothermel Petitioner V City Of Fenton 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

Alexandra M Rothermel,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001223

City Of Fenton,

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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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: 

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

Alexandra M Rothermel,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001223

City Of Fenton,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket NO. 26-001223 

Alexandra M Rothermel, 

PETITIONER, 

VS. 

CITY OF LINDEN, 

RESPONDENT. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

State of Michigan 

County of Genesee 

Benjamin McCleery, Deputy Assessor 

for the City of Fenton, being first duly sworn, deposes 

and says that on the 15 day of September 2026, he served a copy of Respondent’s answer 

upon Alexandra M Rothermel at 13453 Lake Shore Dr., Fenton, Mi 48430, by enclosing said 

document in a properly addressed envelope, postage fully prepaid, and depositing same in 

the United States mail receptacle. 

= a 

Pl 

— 

NT 

~ 

Befjamin McCleary, MCAO —— 

Further Deponent sayeth not.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001223

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Docket #26-001223 Proof of Service

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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03/13/2026 

02:20 

PM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

ASSESSOR-TONYA LALL 

CITY OF FENTON 

301 S. LEROY ST 

FENTON, MI 48430 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.) 

53-23-578-007 

2076 S LONG LAKE RD) 

CARR JR, 

J RUSSELL & 

ROTHERMEL, ALEXANDRA 

13453 LAKE SHORE DR 

LOTS 12 & 13 & W 3 FT OF LOT 14 SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 

FENTON MI 48430 

15 (80) 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

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. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

53-23-578-007 

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

Board of Review Comments 

BOARD DETERMINED LIST PRICE OF HOME IS MARKET VALUE 

i 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

403,600 

| 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

342,500 

| 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

403,600 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

342,500 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

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

“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.” 

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

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Michigan Depariment of Treasury 

618 (Rev. 12:25) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is volunlary, however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest to the 

Board of Review, except when tha property Is classified as commercial real, Industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeat properly classifications to Lhe State Tax 

Commission unless you first protest to the Bard of Review. 

3E COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

wwner's Name {Please Print or Type) 

VE XA av a 

Petitioner's Name {if Other than Owner. Pease Print or Type) 

CARR JR, J RUSSELL & AY ere) 

Township or City 

County 

Year of Appeal 

CITY OF FENTON 

GENESEE 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified {Parcel code required. Property address and legal descriplion optional) 

: 

53-23-578-007 

LOTS 12 & 13 & W 3 FT OF LOT 14 SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 15 (80) 

2076 S LONG LAKE RD 

Protested Item 

1 

Assessed Value 

[J 

Tentative 

[] Taxable Status 

[J 

Classification 

[J 

Qualifed Agricultural 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes assoclated wilh exempt status and denied or late fled personal 

property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value{Market Value) 

403600 | 

(p00, 00D 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a priest of Taxable Value 

‘ason: 

0 

value of Losses 

[1 

Value of Additions 

[1 

Poverty Exemption 

[J 

Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Tompiets this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make thelr decision regarding classification In accordance with Section 211.34¢ of the 

Michigan Compiled Laws, The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence 

or qualified agricuilural property. 

Classification of property on his year's assessment roll: 

401 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

OO 

Agricultural 

OO Industrial 

Ol Timber Cutover 

[utility (Personal Property Only) 

0 commercial 

[J Residential 

Obevelopmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

if the assessor has dented or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, the 

owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES, 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor: (Enter 0 if exemption Is denied) 

| Percent qualified agricuttural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 If full 

exemption raquasted) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s} for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification andfor qualified agricultural properly exemption. 

Assessed Taxable Valve iS 

not 

in 

IMR wit 

Tvue 

Cash Value 

raul 

TN 

aC Signy FA tal 

Increase 

vt 

proper tug Faxes for he 

Neavs 

VOE 26252026. Hn ($ fir Sale and not FecRiving 

Jax exewphon, 

for 2021. TAY 

yew ptivn 

was applied to 2028 Yet edseSsed 

value SHI) 

) 

CERTIFICATION 

Signe cect 

y 

Jrcheade 

Signature 

Date 

~ 

Phone Number 

AAA 

03/10/2026 

248 -808 -24 Jo 

Address 

134523 

Lake Shove Dr 

Fenton 

MI 

H84Y30 

www.michigan.gov/treasury

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Form 618, Page 2 

"FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

“INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

(Petition Number 

- 

Parcel Code 

2026-M-00 

53-23-578-007 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposiion by Board of Review. The Board of Review must stale The reason Tor ifs acfion below. 

[1 ened 

A 

Assessed Value Changed From: 

| 

403,600 

fro: 

[ 

2 

, 

] 

Record of Vote - Board or three member Commitee of board 

Chairperson: [Aves 

[1] no 

Member: 

[7] Yes 

[No 

“ZZ 

Member: 

[Z] ves 

Initials 

Reason for Board Action: 

\ 

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psy ON OT 1 

oF

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001223

 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Fenton (GENESEE)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

 

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

First Name

Benjamin

M.I.

Last Name

McCleery

Firm Name (if any)

City of Fenton

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

301 S. Leroy St.

City or Town

Fenton

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48430

Telephone Number

810-629-2261

E-mail Address

bmccleery@cityoffenton.org

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

53-23-578-007

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

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims 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

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list which parcels are adjoining.

 

N/A

Classification of Property: Real

Residential

 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Per MCL 211.7cc (5), " An owner or a land contract vendor, bank, credit union, or other lending institution that files a conditional rescission form shall annually 

verify to the assessor of the local tax collecting unit on or before December 31 that the property for which the principal residence exemption is retained is not 

occupied other than by the person who claimed the exemption under this section immediately preceding the foreclosure or forfeiture, is for sale, is not leased 

except as otherwise provided in this section, and is not used for any business or commercial purpose. If an owner or a land contract vendor, bank, credit union, or 

other lending institution does not annually verify by December 31 that the property for which the principal residence exemption is retained is not occupied other 

than by the person who claimed the exemption under this section immediately preceding the foreclosure or forfeiture, is for sale, is not leased except as 

otherwise provided in this section, and is not used for any business or commercial purpose, the assessor of the local tax collecting unit shall deny the principal 

residence exemption on that property. "

Petitioner timely filed and received conditional rescission of principal residence exemption for 2025 tax year. Petitioner submitted second year annual verification 

for 2026 on March 2nd, 2026. The deadline for annual verification is December 31st of preceding year, therefore a notice of denial was processed on March 3rd, 

2026.

 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

List the tax year(s) denied:

2026

Check what action prompted this appeal:

Local Unit

If you checked “other” above, explain:

If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: 

March

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

2026-03-03

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Benjamin McCleery

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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

Alexandra M Rothermel, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

 MTT Docket No. 26-001223 

City Of Fenton,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in 

the name of Alexandra M Carr. The documentation filed with the petition indicates, 

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is 

Alexandra M Rothermel . The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect the same, 

with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The noted error is 

properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.1 Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

1 See Vanco 1 LLC v Grand Rapids, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued 

November 18, 2014 (Docket No. 317305).

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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

Alexandra M Rothermel, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

 MTT Docket No. 26-001223 

City Of Fenton,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in 

the name of Alexandra M Carr. The documentation filed with the petition indicates, 

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is 

Alexandra M Rothermel . The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect the same, 

with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The noted error is 

properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.2 Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

2 See Vanco 1 LLC v Grand Rapids, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued 

November 18, 2014 (Docket No. 317305).

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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

Alexandra M Rothermel, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

 MTT Docket No. 26-001223 

City Of Fenton,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in 

the name of Alexandra M Carr. The documentation filed with the petition indicates, 

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is 

Alexandra M Rothermel . The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect the same, 

with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The noted error is 

properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.3 Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

3 See Vanco 1 LLC v Grand Rapids, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued 

November 18, 2014 (Docket No. 317305).

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

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

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Alexandra

M.I.

M

Last Name/Company Name

Carr (Previously Rothermel)

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

13453 Lake Shore Dr.

City or Town

Fenton

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48430

Telephone Number

2488083410

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

alliecarr2022@gmail.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

53-23-578-007

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

2076 S Long Lake Rd.

FENTON

Michigan

48430

Taxing Authority:

City Of Fenton (GENESEE)

County:

Genesee

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

My home for sale, located at 2076 S Long Lake Rd in Fenton, qualifies for a Conditional Rescission of Principle Residence Exemption (PRE). This home is a 

primary residence that has been unoccupied and for sale since October 2024.

The PRE form was not timely filed due to contractual obligation with a buyer that fell through. This person was attempting to purchase the home under 

fraudulent pretenses. We are currently in a legal battle with this individual. I attempted to file my PRE form with the City of Fenton on March 1st, 2026 with this 

explanation and they denied my form submission.

After speaking with the Assessor, I met with the Board of Review and was able to reduce my assessed value to a more realistic cash value but they still denied 

my PRE form. I am hoping for a reconsideration toward an exception of my late filing due to unforeseen circumstances. My PRE form for 2025 was timely filed 

and accepted. Since this is a second year PRE form, the grace period does not apply.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

2026-03-03

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

No

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Alexandra Carr

/s/

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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

Alexandra M Rothermel,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001223

City Of Fenton,

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 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

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

Alexandra M Rothermel,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001223

City Of Fenton,

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 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

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

Alexandra M Rothermel,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001223

City Of Fenton,

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 28, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

4640 (Rev. 04-19) 

| ASSESSOR'’S DATE STAMP 

Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PREY 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893. 

MAR 

0 ? Ub 

Read the instructions before completing the form. This form must be filed with the assessor for the city or 

township where the property is located on or before June 1 or November 1 of the first year the exemption is 

claimed. This form must be submitted to the assessor annually on or before December 31 to verify the 

0 

property still complies with the conditional rescission requirements in order to receive the exemption for the following year. 

valid unless certified by the assessor (in Part 5). Use a separate form for each property tax identification number. 

Mail the completed form (Parts 1 through 4) and necessary documentation to the assessor for the city or township in which the property 

is located. The assessor's address may be on the most recent tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send this form directly to the 

Department of Treasury. If you have any questions, contact your local assessor or the PRE Unit of the Michigan Department of Treasury at 

517-335-7487, or visit www.michigan.gov/PRE. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 1: CONDITIONAL RESCISSION TYPE 

is 

form is not 

1. Check the box that corresponds to your conditional rescission (check one box only) 

2. Applicable Tax Year (yyyy) 

L 

"‘nitial Request 

Second Year Annual Verification 

Il Third Year Annual Verification 

PART 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION (Prior Principal Residence for which the applicant is claiming a Conditional Rescission.) 

3. Property Tax Identification Number 

4. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)[ 

5. County 

— 

— 

Township 

on 

53-23-3578- 

007 

oq on 

Greneses 

6. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

2076 

S 

Lo ng Ledee 

4d 

7. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

8. Owner's Last 

umber | 9. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

Alexavdia, Mave Eobiomaed 

| 0xxx- 

248 BoB -341 0 

10. Name of Co-Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

11. Co-Owner’s La 

y Number | 12. Co-Owner’s Daytime Telephone Number 

JRussell 

Conv Ne 

XXX-XX- 

BA - bet l-7543 

13. Is the property currently for sale? 

ie else currently occupyllive in the home located on the. property? 

Yes 

[1] No 

] Yes 

No 

If yés,'enter an MLS listing or provide other proof that the property is currently 

for sale. 

15. Is the property currently leased? 

[ves 

X No 

16. When was the property listed for sale? (mm/dd/yyyy) 

17. Is the property used for any business or commercial purpose? 

/1D-28~202Y 

[Jes 

Mino 

PART 3: CURRENT PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE (Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current PRE.) 

18. To where did the owner(s) move? (Provide a complete address.) 

19. Coty 

[3453 Lok Show Dr 

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A 

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amy 

20. Property Tax Identification Number 

Farben 

MI 4g8UZO 

Dlo- 

|4= SS) ~ 620 

21. Date Current Principal Residence Purchased (mm/ddlyyyy) 

22. Date Property First Occupied as Principal Residence (mm/dd/yyyy) 

[D~14 -202Y 

(0-5-2024 

PART 4: OWNER CERTIFICATION 

Certification: | certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided on this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 

23. Owner's Signature 

24. Date 

TON N__— 

12-3 j-2025 

25. Co-owner's Signature 

26. Date 

27. Owner's Current Mailing Address 

City 

N 

State 

ZIP Code 

i345? Loka Shore 

Di 

Fenton 

Jo 

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PART 5: ASSESSOR’S CERTIFICATION — FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY 

Did the assessor approve or deny the Conditional Rescission? 

What is the year the Conditional 

i 

2 

. 

Rescission 

will by 

ted to th 

[TJApproved 

[Hosnied (Attach a copy of the Local Unit Denial (Form 2742).) 

tax roll? Gryay) 

8 psied 

tothe 

Certification: | certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this form is complete and accurate. 

Assessor's Signature 

Date Certified by Assessor (mm/dd/yyyy) 

5 inne 

Zosapman P) 

5 3-Ale

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“Wichigan Department of Treasury 

u 

. 

2742 (Rev. 08-23) 

Local (City/Township) 

ASSESSOR'S DATE STAMP. 

GEIVED ASSESSOR 

MAR 03 2 

CITY OF FENTON 

Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption 

RE 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893 

With this notice, you are notified that the Principal Residence Exemption on the property identified below has 

been denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the 

appeal procedures specified below. For more information regarding the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), 

please review the PRE guidelines at www.michigan.gov/pre. 

Type or print in blue or black ink 

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 

1. 

Property tax identification number 

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)] 

3. County 

Township 

53-23-578-007 

City 

GENESEE 

4. 

Streetaddress of property (Provide a Complete Address) 

2076 S LONG LAKE RD 

5. 

Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

6. Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number 

7. 

Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

CARR JR, J RUSSELL & 

KXX-XX- 

471 - oqf- 7543 

8. 

Name of Co-Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

9. 

Co-Owner's Last 

pgp 

ecurity Number | 10. Co-Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

YY - €0%- 

3 

{0 

Rotrermed, AMexandioo 

XXX-XX- 

11. 

Mailing address if different than property address (street or RR#, city, state, Zip code) 

13453 rake Shore. Dr. Fenton 

MI dgdzo 

12. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

0 

a. The owner is not a Michigan resident. 

0 

b. The property claimed is not the owner's principal residence. 

O 

¢. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

O 

d. The person claiming 

the exemption, claimed or was granted, a substantially similar exemption in another state. 

Re ower_Condlitiinal Kesesssire was not timely 4iled for anaug 

are 

sli 

[i] 

TEATEE 

13. “Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s): 

14. 

Percentage Adjusted

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

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

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Alexandra

M.I.

M

Last Name/Company Name

Carr (Previously Rothermel)

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

13453 Lake Shore Dr.

City or Town

Fenton

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48430

Telephone Number

2488083410

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

alliecarr2022@gmail.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

53-23-578-007

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

2076 S Long Lake Rd.

FENTON

Michigan

48430

Taxing Authority:

City Of Fenton (GENESEE)

County:

Genesee

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

My home for sale, located at 2076 S Long Lake Rd in Fenton, qualifies for a Conditional Rescission of Principle Residence Exemption (PRE). This home is a 

primary residence that has been unoccupied and for sale since October 2024.

The PRE form was not timely filed due to contractual obligation with a buyer that fell through. This person was attempting to purchase the home under 

fraudulent pretenses. We are currently in a legal battle with this individual. I attempted to file my PRE form with the City of Fenton on March 1st, 2026 with this 

explanation and they denied my form submission.

After speaking with the Assessor, I met with the Board of Review and was able to reduce my assessed value to a more realistic cash value but they still denied 

my PRE form. I am hoping for a reconsideration toward an exception of my late filing due to unforeseen circumstances. My PRE form for 2025 was timely filed 

and accepted. Since this is a second year PRE form, the grace period does not apply.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

2026-03-03

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

No

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Alexandra Carr

/s/

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