Michigan

Bedk Housing LLC, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent

Petitioner: Bedk Housing LLC
Respondent: City Of Detroit

Case overview

Docket number: 24-003599-TT
Status: Disposed
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Wayne
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
7	Order of Dismissal	Not recorded	Not recorded	12/05/2024	Not recorded	Download
6	Answer was received	RESP	Not recorded	10/25/2024	Not recorded	Download
5	Order extending default	Not recorded	Not recorded	11/06/2024	Not recorded	Download
4	Order of Default of Petitioner	Not recorded	Not recorded	10/02/2024	Not recorded	Download
3	Petition has been verified	PET	1	10/02/2024	Not recorded	Download
2	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	10/02/2024	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	06/15/2024	$125.00	Download

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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

BEDK Housing LLC,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 24-003599

City of Detroit,

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 2, 2024, because Petitioner filed an incomplete and improperly

signed petition. On November 6, 2024, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to

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

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

Order shall 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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MTT Docket No. 24-003599 

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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 5, 2024 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

bw/jcr 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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

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

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 23-003599

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne)

First Name

isaac

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

degraffenreid

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

2 woodward

City or Town

detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-658-4711

Fax Number

E-mail Address

degraffenreidi@detroitmi.gov

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

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

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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

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

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

The subject property is a 2 story single family home located in the Cadillac community. the petitioner purchased the property on 10/11/23. Per Proposal A, the

taxable value of a property uncaps to SEV the following year after a transfer of ownership.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

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

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

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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

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

If yes, cite the Board’s authority.

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact?

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

If so, what is the issue date?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

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

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR?

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

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

Parcel Identification Number:

22037721

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

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

13,000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

13,000

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

26,000

Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

13,000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ isaac degraffenreid

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

BEDK Housing LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 24-003599 

City Of Detroit 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Isaac Degraffenreid 

states that on 

10/23/24 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the City of Detroit answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

BEDK Housing LLC 

18621 James Couzens fwy 

Detroit Mi, 48235 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Tsaac O(a (Lncert 

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

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

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

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

Phone: (313) 628-0722 

crvor 

DETROIT 

— 

Board of Review 

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

www.detroitmi.gov 

10/23/2024 

BEDK HOUSING LLC 

12788 STRATHMOOR 

DETROIT Mi 89121 

RE: 

2024 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

M-66394 

The March Board of Review has considered the appeal on the 2024 assessment for the below described property 

and concluded that: 

FINDING OF FACTS: 

1. 

Parcel Number: 

22037721. 

2. 

Property Address: 

12788 STRATHMOOR 

3. 

District: 

1 

4. 

Property Classification: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Ad Valorem 

6. 

Principle Residence Exemption: 0% 

5. 

Property Legal Description: 

E STRATHMOOR 41

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Parcel

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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

BEDK Housing LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 24-003599

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT

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

entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 02, 2024.1 Petitioner was

required to cure the default within 14 days. 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.2 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 the documentation and/or petition filing fee required by the October 02,

2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee,

and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation and/or petition filing fee

were served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14

days of the entry of this Order.

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

TTR 231.3

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 6, 2024

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

3 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

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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

BEDK Housing LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 24-003599

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT

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

entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 02, 2024.4 Petitioner was

required to cure the default within 14 days. 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.5 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 the documentation and/or petition filing fee required by the October 02,

2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee,

and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation and/or petition filing fee

were served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14

days of the entry of this Order.

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

TTR 231.6

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 6, 2024

4 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).”

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

6 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

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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

BEDK Housing LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 24-003599

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner failed to complete section(s) seven of petition. See TTR 277. As such, the

petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete the petition by providing all

information required by each applicable section and return the completed petition within

14 days of the entry of this Order.

The petition does not identify an authorized representative in section two; however, the

petition was filed and signed by someone other than the petitioner. Petitioner or the

representative, failed to complete section two of petition. See TTR 277. As such, the

petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete the petition by providing all

information required by each applicable section and return the completed 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.” 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 2, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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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)