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Michigan
Belmont Associates LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Belmont Associates LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002160-TT
- Status
- Awaiting Proof of Service
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Belmont - Entire Tribunal Petition (2026).pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR BELMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. CITY OF DETROIT Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 13024745.001 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. contiguous parcel Intentionally omitted; not applicable. 4. 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; no personal property is being appealed. 6. The property identified above is classified as COMMERCIAL 7. Intentionally omitted; not applicable. 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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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; no protest was made or required. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; appeal is timely submitted. The property or properties at issue are located in Wayne County. The property or properties’ address is: 20479 Fleming, Detroit, MI 48234 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Detroit Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 3260 Collins Rd., Oakland Township, MI 48363 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition orloss? Yes __ No X uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; only current tax year is being appealed. 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,289,800 $644,900 $236,814 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $156,126 $78,063 $78,063 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,289,800 $644,900 $230,588 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Adjustments of True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value to the amounts reflected in Paragraph 17 of this Petition and appropriate refunds issued to the extent applicable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): values of comparable real property; condition and overall nature of the property; improper uncapping of assessed taxable value; and a b c d) as shall be discovered and otherwise determined through discovery. ) ) ) )
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Isl Nicholas J. LeFevre Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Nicholas J. LeFevre (P62897) Email Address: nick@shsgrp.com Mailing Address: 6120 Trumbull Detroit, MI 48208 Telephone Number: (313)583-4200 Date: 6/1/2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name BELMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6120 TRUMBULL City or Town DETROIT State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Telephone Number 2483796566 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) nick@shsgrp.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name NICHOLAS M.I. J Last Name LEFEVRE Firm Name (if any) LEFEVRE ASSOCIATES, PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6120 TRUMBULL City or Town DETROIT State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Telephone Number 2483796566 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) nick@shsgrp.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 20479 FLEMING DETROIT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48234 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Uncapping of Taxable Value If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 13024745.001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 644900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 236814 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 156126 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 78063 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 78063 Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Nicholas J. LeFevre Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26060187758676 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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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 Belmont Associates LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002160 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 9, 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR BELMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. CITY OF DETROIT Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 13024745.001 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is _X real ___ personal. contiguous parcel Intentionally omitted; not applicable. 4. 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; no personal property is being appealed. 6. The property identified above is classified as COMMERCIAL 7. Intentionally omitted; not applicable. 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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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; no protest was made or required. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; appeal is timely submitted. The property or properties at issue are located in Wayne County. The property or properties’ address is: 20479 Fleming, Detroit, MI 48234 The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Detroit Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 3260 Collins Rd., Oakland Township, MI 48363 This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition orloss? Yes __ No X uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): Not applicable; only current tax year is being appealed. 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,289,800 $644,900 $236,814 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $156,126 $78,063 $78,063 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $1,289,800 $644,900 $230,588 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): Adjustments of True Cash Value, State Equalized Value, and Taxable Value to the amounts reflected in Paragraph 17 of this Petition and appropriate refunds issued to the extent applicable. 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): values of comparable real property; condition and overall nature of the property; improper uncapping of assessed taxable value; and a b c d) as shall be discovered and otherwise determined through discovery. ) ) ) )
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Isl Nicholas J. LeFevre Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Nicholas J. LeFevre (P62897) Email Address: nick@shsgrp.com Mailing Address: 6120 Trumbull Detroit, MI 48208 Telephone Number: (313)583-4200 Date: 6/1/2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name BELMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6120 TRUMBULL City or Town DETROIT State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Telephone Number 2483796566 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) nick@shsgrp.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name NICHOLAS M.I. J Last Name LEFEVRE Firm Name (if any) LEFEVRE ASSOCIATES, PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6120 TRUMBULL City or Town DETROIT State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Telephone Number 2483796566 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) nick@shsgrp.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 20479 FLEMING DETROIT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48234 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Uncapping of Taxable Value If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 13024745.001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 644900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 236814 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 156126 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 78063 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 78063 Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Nicholas J. LeFevre Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26060187758676 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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