Balsam Dabish, Petitioner V Township Of Washington, 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 

Balsam Dabish, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635 

 

Washington Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on October 22, 2025, because Petitioner filed the wrong petition for the issue 

being appealed. On November 19, 2025, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner 

to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they failed to respond. Petitioner has 

not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this 

Order may result in the dismissal of the case” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of 

Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the 

Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

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

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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 the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

Entered: December 15, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

sw/sb 

 

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 

Balsam Dabish, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635 

 

Washington Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

NOTICE OF NO ACTION 

 

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

holding Petitioner in default on October 22, 2025, because Petitioner filed the wrong 

petition for the issue under appeal.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default by filing 

a completed Petition for Denial of Poverty Exemption within 14 days.2 Petitioner has 

had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. 

Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, 

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

Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of 

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

 

Additionally, the Tribunal finds the petition identifies an attorney or authorized 

representative. However, the attorney or authorized representative did not sign the 

pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney or authorized representative 

has not appeared on behalf of the party, and an appearance must be filed. See TTR 

229(3). Until an appearance is filed, you must serve on the opposing party directly. 

Therefore, 

 

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

 

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

default: (1) file a completed Petition for Poverty Exemption, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside 

Default, and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED 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.” 

 

1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being 

required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 

2 A list of Tribunal rules and information on filing fees can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

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

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The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.4 

 

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

TTR 237.5 

 

 

 

Entered: November 19, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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

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

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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). 

5 See also MCL 205.732.

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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 

Balsam Dabish, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635 

 

Washington Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

NOTICE OF NO ACTION 

 

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

holding Petitioner in default on October 22, 2025, because Petitioner filed the wrong 

petition for the issue under appeal.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default by filing 

a completed Petition for Denial of Poverty Exemption within 14 days.2 Petitioner has 

had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. 

Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, 

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

Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of 

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

 

Additionally, the Tribunal finds the petition identifies an attorney or authorized 

representative. However, the attorney or authorized representative did not sign the 

pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney or authorized representative 

has not appeared on behalf of the party, and an appearance must be filed. See TTR 

229(3). Until an appearance is filed, you must serve on the opposing party directly. 

Therefore, 

 

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

 

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

default: (1) file a completed Petition for Poverty Exemption, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside 

Default, and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED 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.” 

 

1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being 

required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 

2 A list of Tribunal rules and information on filing fees can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

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

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The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.4 

 

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

TTR 237.5 

 

 

 

Entered: November 19, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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

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

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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). 

5 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Balsam Dabish,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635

Township Of Washington,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed the wrong petition for the issue being appealed. See TTR 279. As such, 

the petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete and return the appropriate 

petition for the issue being appealed 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.” Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

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 22, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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

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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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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

Balsam Dabish,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635

Township Of Washington,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed the wrong petition for the issue being appealed. See TTR 279. As such, 

the petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete and return the appropriate 

petition for the issue being appealed 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.” Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii 

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 22, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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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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RECEIVED 

AUG 14 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

) 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, 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 

First Name 

M.L. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Ro\sam. 

Doig 

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

SA351 

Cider 

DC 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Wnine on 

INA 

ueoay 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

SL F232 2930 

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

Dabs VST GE Qahen 

Com 

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Reda 

Goya 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

43U20 

 Ambecglen 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Wes Wa neon 

MY | “48oal 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

S86 HOF 

(ow 

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

Rela 

Gooe 

G Howes Cop

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

0a0\6838. 

How many 

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

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appealing? 

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

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Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

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Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

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Classification of Property: 

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Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

[A Principal Residence Exemption 

[J qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

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Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review December Board of Review 

Other

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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. 

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s 

Ee 

Signature *Required ee 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorfzed Representative’s Signature: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims petition. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the complete form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 

2nd Floor MOAHR, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. If there is more than one Petitioner, use an additional sheet of 

paper to provide the name, address, and daytime phone number for each Petitioner. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. 

If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will 

receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Petitioner, or the attorney or authorized 

representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email 

address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by 

Petitioner or Petitioner's attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic 

service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

« 

Parcel Identification Number(s): Each parcel number being appealed must be 

listed. 

« 

How many parcels are you appealing: List the number of parcels under 

appeal. 

« 

Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, 

indicate whether the parcels are adjoining. If multiple parcels are being appealed,

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2025 

JULY BOARD OF REVIEW 

Change Notice 

Jul 22, 2025 

DABISH 

BALSAM 

DABISH 

JAMAL 

57351 

CIDER 

DRIVE 

WASHINGTON 

MI 

48094 

Re: 

July Board of Review Change Notice 

24-04-36-403-008 

57351 CIDER DRIVE 

Dear Property Owner: 

On Jul 22,2025 

, the July Board 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

Balsam Dabish,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635

Township Of Washington,

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: October 22, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Balsam Dabish,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003635

Township Of Washington,

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: October 22, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

AUG 14 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, 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 

First Name 

M.L. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Ro\sam. 

Doig 

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

SA351 

Cider 

DC 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Wnine on 

INA 

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Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

SL F232 2930 

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

Dabs VST GE Qahen 

Com 

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Reda 

Goya 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

43U20 

 Ambecglen 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Wes Wa neon 

MY | “48oal 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

S86 HOF 

(ow 

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

Rela 

Gooe 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

0a0\6838. 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

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appealing? 

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

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**|f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

53351 Cider 

OF 

Uaglingten 

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Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

Wa s\aasyon 

Mecom\a 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

[A Principal Residence Exemption 

[J qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

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Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review December Board of Review 

Other

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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. 

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Ee 

Signature *Required ee 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorfzed Representative’s Signature: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims petition. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the complete form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 

2nd Floor MOAHR, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. If there is more than one Petitioner, use an additional sheet of 

paper to provide the name, address, and daytime phone number for each Petitioner. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. 

If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will 

receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Petitioner, or the attorney or authorized 

representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email 

address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by 

Petitioner or Petitioner's attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic 

service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

« 

Parcel Identification Number(s): Each parcel number being appealed must be 

listed. 

« 

How many parcels are you appealing: List the number of parcels under 

appeal. 

« 

Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, 

indicate whether the parcels are adjoining. If multiple parcels are being appealed,

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2025 

JULY BOARD OF REVIEW 

Change Notice 

Jul 22, 2025 

DABISH 

BALSAM 

DABISH 

JAMAL 

57351 

CIDER 

DRIVE 

WASHINGTON 

MI 

48094 

Re: 

July Board of Review Change Notice 

24-04-36-403-008 

57351 CIDER DRIVE 

Dear Property Owner: 

On Jul 22,2025 

, the July Board of

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