Chester W Papierniak Petitioner V Township Of Highland Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

 Chester W Papierniak,
 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
 v
 MTT Docket No. 26-003783
 Township Of Highland,
 Respondent.

 NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

 TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket
 number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does
 not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies
 with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents
 submitted in this case.

 Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a
 copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our
 website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer
 form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the
 placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic
 copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the
 Tribunal’s website.

 By: Tribunal Clerk
 Entered: October 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

 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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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

 Chester W Papierniak,
 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
 v
 MTT Docket No. 26-003783
 Township Of Highland,
 Respondent.

 NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

 TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket
 number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does
 not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies
 with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents
 submitted in this case.

 Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a
 copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our
 website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer
 form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the
 placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic
 copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the
 Tribunal’s website.

 By: Tribunal Clerk
 Entered: October 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

 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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RECEIVED
 AUG 6 2026

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
 GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING

 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
 POVERTY EXEMPTION

 Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans
 Exemption, or other exemption disputes.

 Pursuantto Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
 Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default

 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
 First Name LS Last Name/Company Name
 Chester W Papierniak

 Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
 2895 Lakeway
 City or Town State ZIP Code
 Highland Mi 48356
 Telephone Number
 947-267 4760
 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
 cheeballz368@gmail.com

 Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
 First Name Last Name
 Lloyd wy Pont
 Firm Name {if any)
 Gorman & Pont PC Attorneys at Law
 Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
 29566 Northwestern Highway, Suite 130
 City or Town State ZIP Code
 Southfield Mi. 48034
 Telaphone Number
 248-395-4100
 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all cosrespondence via email)
 lawmich@aol.com

 Section 3: Subject Property Information
 Parcel Identification Number:
 H-11-15-202-015

 Property Address (No., Street)
 2895 Lakeway

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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

 Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

 During 2023, 2024, 2025 | had no source of income and was living off my savings
 and IRA accounts and help from my family causing financial hardship trying to pay
 my property taxes. | paid my property taxes only to find out later from an AARP tax
 advisor this year (20286) | could have applied for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption.

 Initially | was ill advised by Highland Township assessors when | inquired if there was
 any form of relief or assistance for my property taxes. The Highland township
 assessors referred me to the treasurer and after multiple failed attempts and getting
 the run around | gave up in frustration.

 1 was told of the Poverty Extension when the tax professional was filing my 2025
 income taxes. | am trying to recover overpayment of my property taxes.

 Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues
 Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? [] Yes [f No

 if Yes, chack which BOR you attended: [ml] March [|] July 1 December

 If No, please explain:
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 Date the BOR decision was issued:

 Tax year(s) dened:

 Fee Information

 There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal.

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