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Casa Mia LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Chesterfield Respondent

Petitioner
Casa Mia LLC
Respondent
Township Of Chesterfield

Case overview

Docket number
26-001517-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Macomb
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/23/2026Not recordedDownload
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5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/23/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded09/16/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Petition has been verifiedPET108/14/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/14/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/27/2026$400.00Download
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Documents

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

CASA MIA, LLC 

Petitioner, 

-Vs- 

MTT Docket No. 26-001517 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

JAY A. SCHWARTZ 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Representative for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

37887 West Twelve Mile, Suite B 

Attorney for Respondent 

Farmington Hills, MI 

48331 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)672-1922 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

KATHLEEN 

J. HAMEL states that she 

is an employee 

of Seibert and Dloski, 

PLLC and that on September 23, 2026 she served Charter Township of Chesterfield's 

Answer to Petition and Proof of Service upon counsel/representative of record listed in 

the above-referenced caption via email. 

| declare the above 

is true and correct to the 

best of my knowledge, information and belief. 

\ 

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ZA 

) 

/ 

ZB 0S ST, Te, Samad 

Kathleen J. Hamey/ 

\

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001517

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service of Answer

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

CASA MIA, LLC 

Petitioner, 

-VS- 

MTT Docket No. 26-001517 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

JAY A. SCHWARTZ 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Representative for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

37887 West Twelve Mile, Suite B 

Attorney for Respondent 

Farmington Hills, Ml 

48331 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)672-1922 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD’S 

ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

The Charter Township of Chesterfield (‘Respondent’), by and through its attorneys, 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC, for its answer to Petitioner's Entire Tribunal Property Tax 

Petition states as follows: 

1. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 1. 

2. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 2. 

3. 

Petitioner 

did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

3, therefore, 

no 

response is required. 

4. 

Petitioner did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

4, therefore, 

no 

response is required. 

5. 

Petitioner did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

5, therefore, 

no 

response is required.

Page 2

6. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 6. 

7. 

Petitioner did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

7, therefore, 

no 

response is required. 

8. 

Petitioner did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

8, therefore, 

no 

response is required. 

9. 

Petitioner did 

not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 

9, therefore, 

no 

response is required. 

10. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 10. 

11. 

Respondent admits the allegations contained in Paragraph 11. 

12. 

Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the allegations 

contained in Paragraph 12. 

13. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 13 for the reason 

they are untrue. 

14. 

Respondent admits the allegations set forth in Paragraph 14. 

15. 

Petitioner did not set forth any allegations 

in Paragraph 15, 

therefore, no 

response is required. 

16. 

Respondent admits the allegations set forth in Paragraph 16. 

17. 

Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the allegations 

contained in Paragraph 17. 

18. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 18 for the reason 

they are untrue. 

19. 

Respondent denies that Plaintiff is entitled to relief requested for the reason it 

is untrue.

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20. 

Respondent denies that a lower valuation is supportable for the reason 

it is 

untrue and further states that the valuation of the subject property complies with Michigan 

statutory law and the Constitution. 

WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal dismiss the 

Petition and award the Respondent its costs and attorney fees. 

Respectfully submitted, 

RT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

SEIB 

) 

By: Christine D. Anderson (P45141) 

Attorney for Respondent 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

Dated: September 23, 2026 

(586) 469-3800

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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 - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001517

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Christine

M.I.

D.

Last Name

Anderson

Firm Name (if any)

Seibert & Dloski, PLLC

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

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101

City or Town

Clinton Township

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48038

Telephone Number

5864693800

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

canderson@seibertanddloski.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Christine D. Anderson

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

CASA MIA, LLC, 

 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001517 

 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

 

 

Respondent, 

_________________________________/ 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE OF 2026 PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

 

I, Lyn Zarem, state that on September 16, 2026, I served a copy of the 2026 Entire Tribunal 

Petition (with noted docket number), relative to the above-captioned matter, 

by CERTIFIED MAIL, on: 

 

Chesterfield Township 

Assessing Department 

47275 Sugarbush Road 

Chesterfield, Michigan 48047 

 

Chesterfield Township Clerk 

47275 Sugarbush Road 

Chesterfield, Michigan 48047 

 

and by FIRST-CLASS MAIL, on: 

 

Macomb County Director of Equalization 

1 South Main Street, 6th Floor 

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 

 

Macomb County Clerk 

120 North Main Street 

Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 

 

Secretary of Local School Board 

Anchor Bay School District 

5201 County Line Road 

Casco Township, Michigan 48064

Page 2

2 

 

 

State Treasurer 

 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

 

430 West Allegan 

 

Lansing, Michigan 48922 

 

I declare under the penalty of perjury that the statement above is true to the best of my 

knowledge, information and belief. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Lyn Zarem 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(248) 672-1922

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001517

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: POS re Property Tax Petition (Casa Mia v Chesterfield 26-001517) 9-16-

26

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

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

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

 

_____________________________ 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________ 

Respondent(s) 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ 

(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 ___real ___personal. 

 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

contiguous parcel.) 

 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 

 

7. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made 

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 

 

 

 

 

CASA MIA, LLC,

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP,

 15-09-22-101-049

 X

Commercial

Page 2

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 2 of 4 

 

8. 

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

9. 

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

10. 

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

 

 

 

 

 

11. 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 

 

12. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

 

 

 

 

 

13. 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

________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 or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

 under MCL ______ 

 

14. 

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Macomb

 31260 23 Mile Road

 Chesterfield, Michigan 48047

 Chesterfield Township

 38600 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite 325

 Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312

 X

2026

Page 3

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

$1,970,600

$985,300

 $959,017

2026

 $1,500,000

 $750,000

 $750,000

2026

 $470,600

 $235,300

 $209,017

The Tribunal reduce the assessed value, state equalized and taxable value on the 

subject property and issue a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act,

together with such further relief as the Tribunal deems just.

The subject assessments are excessive and do not reflect the true cash value of the 

property.

Page 4

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 4 of 4 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

______________________________________________________________________ 

 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

______________________________________________________________________ 

 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________

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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

CASA MIA, LLC

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

38600 Van Dyke Avenue

City or Town

Sterling Heights

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48312

Telephone Number

(248) 672-1922

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

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Jay

M.I.

A.

Last Name

Schwartz

Firm Name (if any)

Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC

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

37887 West Twelve Mile Road

Suite B

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48331

Telephone Number

(248) 672-1922

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

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org

 

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]

31260 23 Mile Road

Chesterfield

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48047

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB) 

County

Macomb

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

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

15-09-22-101-049

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:

985300

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

959017

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

1500000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

750000

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

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.

Page 3

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/ Jay A. Schwartz

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052787016980

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

Casa Mia LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001517

Township Of Chesterfield, 

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: August 14, 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 

 

_____________________________ 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________ 

Respondent(s) 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

 

1. 

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ 

(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 ___real ___personal. 

 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

contiguous parcel.) 

 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 

 

7. 

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made 

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 

 

 

 

 

CASA MIA, LLC,

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP,

 15-09-22-101-049

 X

Commercial

Page 2

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 2 of 4 

 

8. 

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

9. 

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

10. 

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

 

 

 

 

 

11. 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 

 

12. 

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 

 

 

 

 

 

13. 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

________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 or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

 under MCL ______ 

 

14. 

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Macomb

 31260 23 Mile Road

 Chesterfield, Michigan 48047

 Chesterfield Township

 38600 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite 325

 Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312

 X

2026

Page 3

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): 

 

 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

$1,970,600

$985,300

 $959,017

2026

 $1,500,000

 $750,000

 $750,000

2026

 $470,600

 $235,300

 $209,017

The Tribunal reduce the assessed value, state equalized and taxable value on the 

subject property and issue a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act,

together with such further relief as the Tribunal deems just.

The subject assessments are excessive and do not reflect the true cash value of the 

property.

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 4 of 4 

 

Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

______________________________________________________________________ 

 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

______________________________________________________________________ 

 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________

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Page 1

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

CASA MIA, LLC

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

38600 Van Dyke Avenue

City or Town

Sterling Heights

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48312

Telephone Number

(248) 672-1922

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

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Jay

M.I.

A.

Last Name

Schwartz

Firm Name (if any)

Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC

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

37887 West Twelve Mile Road

Suite B

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48331

Telephone Number

(248) 672-1922

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

jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org

 

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]

31260 23 Mile Road

Chesterfield

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48047

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB) 

County

Macomb

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

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

15-09-22-101-049

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:

985300

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

959017

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

1500000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

750000

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

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/ Jay A. Schwartz

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052787016980

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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