Brandon A Guess, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, 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 

Brandon A Guess, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on March 23, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, 

i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial notice. Although the defaulted party 

failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been provided. As such, the Tribunal 

shall set the default aside. 

 

Further, the Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it has no 

authority over Petitioner’s appeal. The pleadings and accompanying documentation 

indicate that Petitioner is appealing Respondent’s PRE denial for Parcel No. 08009821 

for the 2022 through 2025 tax years. The Tribunal has no authority over that parcel 

under MCL 211.7cc(13), however, because Petitioner failed to appeal the denial to the 

Tribunal within 35 days of that decision.1 

 

Petitioner’s failure to file the appeal by the statutory deadline is a failure to invoke the 

Tribunal’s statutory jurisdiction over this proceeding.2 In Sixarp, the Michigan Supreme 

Court reiterated previous appellate decisions in its reasoning that the Tribunal’s 

jurisdiction is statutory by nature. 

 

MCL 205.735a(3) “is not a notice statute, but is a jurisdictional statute that 

governs when and how a petitioner invokes the Tax Tribunal’s jurisdiction.” 

We therefore overrule Parkview3 to the extent that it incorrectly held that the 

protest requirement of . . . the precursor to MCL 205.735a . . . is a mere 

“procedural requirement for perfecting an appeal in the Tax Tribunal” and 

not an express limitation on the MTT’s jurisdiction. Instead, the protest 

requirement of MCL 205.735a(3) may only be waived by the court if 

 

1 MCL 211.7cc(13) states in pertinent part: “An owner may appeal a denial by the assessor of the local 

tax collecting unit under subsection (6) . . . to the residential and small claims division of the Michigan tax 

tribunal within 35 days of that decision.” 

2 See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich __; __ NW3d __ (2025) (Docket No 166190) at 8. 

3 Parkview Memorial Ass’n v City of Livonia¸ 183 Mich App 116; 454 NW2d 169 (1990).

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necessary to remedy a constitutional due-process violation that deprived 

the taxpayer of their ability to invoke the right to protest.4 

 

The Tribunal finds that the same reasoning relied upon by the Sixarp court is applicable 

to MCL 211.7cc(13) in this case. The Legislature created a statutory jurisdiction 

requirement that an assessor denial be appealed by filing a petition with the Tribunal 

within 35 days of the day of the PRE denial. This statutory subsection, like MCL 

205.735a(3), controls the Tribunal’s jurisdiction over an appeal. The Tribunal has no 

equitable power to disregard a statutory filing deadline.5 “[S]imply because the plaintiffs' 

underlying claim has a constitutional dimension, and may even be meritorious, does not 

excuse the plaintiffs' failure to assert their claim within the applicable statutory period of 

limitation.”6 

 

The Tribunal notes that the petition contends that sufficient notice was not sent to 

Petitioner because the notice was sent late. This contention of improper notice, if 

actionable, would require a determination by an applicable authority that the purported 

error resulted in a due process violation. As explained above, the Tribunal lacks any 

equitable authority to consider a potential due-process violation. Jurisdiction as a result 

of a failure of a unit of government to comply with a statutory obligation, if there was 

any, may be vested upon the Tribunal by a judicial body only as a matter of equity.7 

Lacking jurisdiction, the only appropriate action is dismissal. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s default is SET ASIDE. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

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 

 

4 See Sixarp at 8 (citations omitted). 

5 The Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity. 

See Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 

253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008). 

6 See Szymanski v City of Westland, 420 Mich 301, 303; 362 NW2d 224, 225 (1984). 

7 See Sixarp at 4, 8. The court held respectively that “the Court of Appeals remedied the violation by 

vesting the MTT with jurisdiction to consider the exemption claim as a matter of equity” and that Petitioner 

was required to demonstrate that Respondent deprived it of its right to constitutional due process to 

invoke this court’s jurisdiction. (Emphasis added.)

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motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the

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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 

Brandon A Guess, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on March 23, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, 

i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial notice. Although the defaulted party 

failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been provided. As such, the Tribunal 

shall set the default aside. 

 

Further, the Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it has no 

authority over Petitioner’s appeal. The pleadings and accompanying documentation 

indicate that Petitioner is appealing Respondent’s PRE denial for Parcel No. 08009821 

for the 2022 through 2025 tax years. The Tribunal has no authority over that parcel 

under MCL 211.7cc(13), however, because Petitioner failed to appeal the denial to the 

Tribunal within 35 days of that decision.1 

 

Petitioner’s failure to file the appeal by the statutory deadline is a failure to invoke the 

Tribunal’s statutory jurisdiction over this proceeding.2 In Sixarp, the Michigan Supreme 

Court reiterated previous appellate decisions in its reasoning that the Tribunal’s 

jurisdiction is statutory by nature. 

 

MCL 205.735a(3) “is not a notice statute, but is a jurisdictional statute that 

governs when and how a petitioner invokes the Tax Tribunal’s jurisdiction.” 

We therefore overrule Parkview3 to the extent that it incorrectly held that the 

protest requirement of . . . the precursor to MCL 205.735a . . . is a mere 

“procedural requirement for perfecting an appeal in the Tax Tribunal” and 

not an express limitation on the MTT’s jurisdiction. Instead, the protest 

requirement of MCL 205.735a(3) may only be waived by the court if 

 

1 MCL 211.7cc(13) states in pertinent part: “An owner may appeal a denial by the assessor of the local 

tax collecting unit under subsection (6) . . . to the residential and small claims division of the Michigan tax 

tribunal within 35 days of that decision.” 

2 See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich __; __ NW3d __ (2025) (Docket No 166190) at 8. 

3 Parkview Memorial Ass’n v City of Livonia¸ 183 Mich App 116; 454 NW2d 169 (1990).

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necessary to remedy a constitutional due-process violation that deprived 

the taxpayer of their ability to invoke the right to protest.4 

 

The Tribunal finds that the same reasoning relied upon by the Sixarp court is applicable 

to MCL 211.7cc(13) in this case. The Legislature created a statutory jurisdiction 

requirement that an assessor denial be appealed by filing a petition with the Tribunal 

within 35 days of the day of the PRE denial. This statutory subsection, like MCL 

205.735a(3), controls the Tribunal’s jurisdiction over an appeal. The Tribunal has no 

equitable power to disregard a statutory filing deadline.5 “[S]imply because the plaintiffs' 

underlying claim has a constitutional dimension, and may even be meritorious, does not 

excuse the plaintiffs' failure to assert their claim within the applicable statutory period of 

limitation.”6 

 

The Tribunal notes that the petition contends that sufficient notice was not sent to 

Petitioner because the notice was sent late. This contention of improper notice, if 

actionable, would require a determination by an applicable authority that the purported 

error resulted in a due process violation. As explained above, the Tribunal lacks any 

equitable authority to consider a potential due-process violation. Jurisdiction as a result 

of a failure of a unit of government to comply with a statutory obligation, if there was 

any, may be vested upon the Tribunal by a judicial body only as a matter of equity.7 

Lacking jurisdiction, the only appropriate action is dismissal. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s default is SET ASIDE. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

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 

 

4 See Sixarp at 8 (citations omitted). 

5 The Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity. 

See Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 

253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008). 

6 See Szymanski v City of Westland, 420 Mich 301, 303; 362 NW2d 224, 225 (1984). 

7 See Sixarp at 4, 8. The court held respectively that “the Court of Appeals remedied the violation by 

vesting the MTT with jurisdiction to consider the exemption claim as a matter of equity” and that Petitioner 

was required to demonstrate that Respondent deprived it of its right to constitutional due process to 

invoke this court’s jurisdiction. (Emphasis added.)

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motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the

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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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

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.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

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.

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: April 17, 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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Brandon A Guess 

,s 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 26-000342-TT 

Lynnette Rhymes 

s 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

states that on 04/09/2026 

he/she 

[date of service] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

served a copy of the respondent's answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

Brandon A Guess 

16905 Inverness 

Detroit, MI 48221 

Lynnette Mynea 

[Sfgnature of pefSon who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

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

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST » P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 « 517-335-9760

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 26:000842TT 

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. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

City of Detroit 

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

M.L 

First Name 

Last Name 

Lynnette 

Rhymes 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Detroit 

MI 

48226 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313-224-3035 

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

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

08009821. 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels are adjoining (i.e. touch). 

[ves 

[J No [ NotApplicable 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

Failure To Respond - A city-wide PRE Audit was conducted for the tax years of 

2022-2025. Questionnaires were mailed out on April 7, 2025, giving taxpayers 30 days 

to respond. An additional 7-days grace period was also given. Follow-up notices were 

mailed on June 10, 2025, giving additional 30 days to taxpayers who failed to respond to 

city PRE Audit in a timely manner which resulted in denial of PREs for the years in 

question. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 

Check what action prompted this appeal: 

4 Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption was issued 

O Denial by Board of Review O Denial by Dept. of Treasury 

[| Other 

If you checked “other” above explain: 

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

O March 

[H| July 

O December 

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

07/17/025 

Signature *required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Is! 

/ 

tte hynes 

J 

J

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. 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 completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. 

Section 1: Respondent's Contact Information: “Respondent” is not the assessor, 

Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or 

township). 

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

Information: Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized 

representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent 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 

Respondent or Respondent'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. 

« 

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

indicate whether the parcels are contiguous or adjoining. If not all parcels are 

contiguous or adjoining, list the parcels that are adjoining. 

« 

Classification of Property: Check the classification of the property being 

appealed. 

Section 4: Explain Your Response to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent's 

answer to the property tax appeal and any necessary explanation (i.e., “set forth the 

facts upon which you rely in defense of this matter”). 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues: 

« 

List the tax year(s) denied: List the year(s) denied by the denial document. 

o 

Check what action prompted this appeal: Indicate what document or action 

occurred to cause Petitioner to appeal. Check only one. 

« 

If you check “other:” Describe the action which prompted this appeal. Use a 

separate sheet of paper, if necessary.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF

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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

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 26-000342

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Unit of Government

City of Detroit (Wayne)

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

First Name

Lynnette

M.I.

Last Name

Rhymes

Firm Name (if any)

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

2 Woodward Ave

Suite 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-224-3052

Fax Number

E-mail Address

lynette.rhymes@detroitmi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

08009821.

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

 

Classification of Property: Real

Residential

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

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Failure To Respond - A city-wide PRE Audit was conducted for the tax years of 2022-2025. Questionnaires were mailed out on April 7, 2025, giving taxpayers 30 

days to respond. An additional 7-days grace period was also given. Follow-up notices were mailed on June 10, 2025, giving additional 30 days to taxpayers who 

failed to respond to city PRE Audit in a timely manner which resulted in denial of PREs for the years in question. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

List the tax year(s) denied:

2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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: 

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

07/17/2025

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Lynnette Rhymes

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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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

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: March 23, 2026

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 

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.

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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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

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: March 23, 2026

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 

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

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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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RECEIVE 

pm, 

. 

AR 

FEB 25 2025 

PICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

e 

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 

FirstName 

Ml. 

Last Name/Company Name 

can QOL P.O. Box or Rural Rqjite 

A 

G uess 

GAY muerness, ST 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

De 21h 

MIL AYIA 

Telephone Number 

CARYN 

\ Ha 

E-mail Addrdss (do not enfer unless 

you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

(Ze Greair\\c 

LE amai\ cam 

Section 2: Petitioner’s AttorneyAuthorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Fax Number 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Page 2

Br Viel 

{ 317 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

ks 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

DEO ARAN 

How many 

If 

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

parcels are you 

Yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

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

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

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

[If multiple, list first proper 

Saddress] 

1409" Enperness SF Deda 

MT R20 

Taking Authority (City or Township) 

Qe beni 

“Wayne 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial Rest 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

[|| 

a 

(} 

OJ 

[] 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

I Residence Exemption 

[i 

| Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I mid Ye Princip Pesidence. 

Exemption (BRE) 

we DecuE + rece Vel my wa \aIR. The, 

Hie Ce 

yb Sra 

|W 

We 

\ 

\ihed\ WC Cg BY 

uri 

PAREN 

de SUN 

ond) 

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. 

Tord ctor, Deh 

hl \ Rua na, 

Well bt 

Er 

it 

best 

Issues 

OF SWSpIIn0 ng Aly 

@ 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2D) DONA 2025 DONS 

Indicate who denieg/the exemption uplier appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. 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, 

Signature *required 

Petitioperor 

Attor: 

"CC 

ed 

Rgpresentative’s Signature: 

Ist Drader ed) 

7

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Section 5: Declarations. This section asks you specific questions about the property, your funding, and your past financial history. 

5a, About this\Propertyand Your Money: for this Loan 

If YES, have you had an ownership interest in another property in the last three years? 

@NOo 

OVYES 

If YES, complete (1) and (2) below: 

(1) What type of property did you own: primary residence (PR), FHA secondary residence (SR), second home (SH), or 

investment property (IP)? 

(2) How did you hold title to the property: by yourself (S), jointly with your spouse (SP), or jointly with another person (0)? 

B. 

If this is a Purchase Transaction: Do you have a family relationship or business affiliation with the seller of the property? 

@©NO 

OVYES 

C. 

Are you borrowing any money for this real estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining 

any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not disclosed on this loan application? 

@NO 

OYES 

If YES, what is the amount of this money? 

[ 

D. 

1. Have you or will you be applying for a mortgage loan on another property (not the property securing this loan) on or before 

@NO 

OVYES 

closing this transaction that is not disclosed on this loan application? 

2. Have you or will you be applying for any new credit (e.g., installment loan, credit card, etc.) on or before closing this loan that 

@No 

OYE 

is not disclosed on this application? 

E. 

Will this property be subject to a lien that could take priority over the first mortgage lien, such as a clean energy lien paid through 

your property taxes (e.g., the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program)? 

@no 

 Oves 

F.. 

Are you a co-signer or guarantor on any debt or loan that is not disclosed on this application? 

@nNo 

OVYEes 

Are there any outstanding judgments against you? 

@nNo 

OVYES 

Are you currently delinquent or in default on a Federal debt? 

. 

@©NOo 

OVYEs 

I. 

Are you a party to a lawsuit in which you potentially have any personal financial liability? 

@No 

OVYES 

J. 

Have you conveyed title to any property in lieu of foreclosure in the past 7 years? 

@NO 

OVYES 

K. 

Within the past 7 years, have you completed a pre-foreclosure sale or short sale, whereby the property was sold to a third party 

ONO 

OVES 

and the Lender agreed to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance due? 

L. 

Have you had property foreclosed upon in the last 7 years? 

@NOo 

OVYES 

M. 

Have you declared bankruptcy within the past 7 years? 

If YES, identify the type(s) of bankruptcy: 

[1 chapter 7 

(I Chapter 11 

[J Chapter 12 

[J Chapter 13 

eno 

Oo ji]

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4d! Gifts.or Grants You Have Been Given or: Will Receive for this Loan 

Bd Does 

not apply 

Include all gifts and grants below. Under Source, choose from the sources listed here: 

+ Community Nonprofit 

+ Federal Agency 

« Relative 

+ State Agency 

* Lender 

+ Employer 

+

Page 6

CLOS

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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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

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: March 23, 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

Page 2

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

Brandon A Guess,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000342

City of Detroit,

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: March 23, 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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Page 1

RECEIVE 

pm, 

. 

AR 

FEB 25 2025 

PICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

e 

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 

FirstName 

Ml. 

Last Name/Company Name 

can QOL P.O. Box or Rural Rqjite 

A 

G uess 

GAY muerness, ST 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

De 21h 

MIL AYIA 

Telephone Number 

CARYN 

\ Ha 

E-mail Addrdss (do not enfer unless 

you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

(Ze Greair\\c 

LE amai\ cam 

Section 2: Petitioner’s AttorneyAuthorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Fax Number 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Page 2

Br Viel 

{ 317 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

ks 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

DEO ARAN 

How many 

If 

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

parcels are you 

Yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

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

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

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

[If multiple, list first proper 

Saddress] 

1409" Enperness SF Deda 

MT R20 

Taking Authority (City or Township) 

Qe beni 

“Wayne 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial Rest 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

[|| 

a 

(} 

OJ 

[] 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

I Residence Exemption 

[i 

| Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

I mid Ye Princip Pesidence. 

Exemption (BRE) 

we DecuE + rece Vel my wa \aIR. The, 

Hie Ce 

yb Sra 

|W 

We 

\ 

\ihed\ WC Cg BY 

uri 

PAREN 

de SUN 

ond) 

my wit Yhe Poser 

. 

Tord ctor, Deh 

hl \ Rua na, 

Well bt 

Er 

it 

best 

Issues 

OF SWSpIIn0 ng Aly 

@ 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2D) DONA 2025 DONS 

Indicate who denieg/the exemption uplier appeal:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. 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, 

Signature *required 

Petitioperor 

Attor: 

"CC 

ed 

Rgpresentative’s Signature: 

Ist Drader ed) 

7

Page 4

Section 5: Declarations. This section asks you specific questions about the property, your funding, and your past financial history. 

5a, About this\Propertyand Your Money: for this Loan 

If YES, have you had an ownership interest in another property in the last three years? 

@NOo 

OVYES 

If YES, complete (1) and (2) below: 

(1) What type of property did you own: primary residence (PR), FHA secondary residence (SR), second home (SH), or 

investment property (IP)? 

(2) How did you hold title to the property: by yourself (S), jointly with your spouse (SP), or jointly with another person (0)? 

B. 

If this is a Purchase Transaction: Do you have a family relationship or business affiliation with the seller of the property? 

@©NO 

OVYES 

C. 

Are you borrowing any money for this real estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining 

any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not disclosed on this loan application? 

@NO 

OYES 

If YES, what is the amount of this money? 

[ 

D. 

1. Have you or will you be applying for a mortgage loan on another property (not the property securing this loan) on or before 

@NO 

OVYES 

closing this transaction that is not disclosed on this loan application? 

2. Have you or will you be applying for any new credit (e.g., installment loan, credit card, etc.) on or before closing this loan that 

@No 

OYE 

is not disclosed on this application? 

E. 

Will this property be subject to a lien that could take priority over the first mortgage lien, such as a clean energy lien paid through 

your property taxes (e.g., the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program)? 

@no 

 Oves 

F.. 

Are you a co-signer or guarantor on any debt or loan that is not disclosed on this application? 

@nNo 

OVYEes 

Are there any outstanding judgments against you? 

@nNo 

OVYES 

Are you currently delinquent or in default on a Federal debt? 

. 

@©NOo 

OVYEs 

I. 

Are you a party to a lawsuit in which you potentially have any personal financial liability? 

@No 

OVYES 

J. 

Have you conveyed title to any property in lieu of foreclosure in the past 7 years? 

@NO 

OVYES 

K. 

Within the past 7 years, have you completed a pre-foreclosure sale or short sale, whereby the property was sold to a third party 

ONO 

OVES 

and the Lender agreed to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance due? 

L. 

Have you had property foreclosed upon in the last 7 years? 

@NOo 

OVYES 

M. 

Have you declared bankruptcy within the past 7 years? 

If YES, identify the type(s) of bankruptcy: 

[1 chapter 7 

(I Chapter 11 

[J Chapter 12 

[J Chapter 13 

eno 

Oo ji]

Page 5

4d! Gifts.or Grants You Have Been Given or: Will Receive for this Loan 

Bd Does 

not apply 

Include all gifts and grants below. Under Source, choose from the sources listed here: 

+ Community Nonprofit 

+ Federal Agency 

« Relative 

+ State Agency 

* Lender 

+ Employer 

+

Page 6

CLOS

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