Record Finder / 25-002036-TT
Michigan
Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, Petitioner Vs. City Of Farmington Hills, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP
- Respondent
- City Of Farmington Hills
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002036-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 07/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/23/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | $600.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal-Joint_Withdraw.2025-07-11_07-36-53.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002036 City Of Farmington Hills, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that the parties have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. By:_____________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: July 11, 2025 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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Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP v Fhills.pdfRead complete document text →
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Lansing MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. City of Farmington Hills , Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 22-23-16-101-006 (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. 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 201 Commercial- Improved 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. X NA 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. 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 Oakland County. The property or properties’ address is: 35055 TWELVE MILE 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Farmington Hills 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, STE 83G, NEW YORK, NY 10007 13. 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 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: 2025
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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):NA 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 2025 $5,836,500.00 $2,918,250 $2,918,250 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $4,600,000 $2,300,000 $2,300,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $1,236,500 $618,250.00 $618,250.00 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 Petitioner relies on the following facts to support the relief requested: The subject assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid for the reason that: a. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. b. The assessment is unlawful and is based upon the application of wrong principles and thereby operates as a fraud upon the taxpayer. Petitioner respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2025 True Cash, State Equalized and Taxable Values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees and penalties paid, plus interest and costs.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Mailing Address: Sarah R. Belloli 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan, 48084 Telephone Number: (313)230-0104 Date: 5/30/2025 CC: Joan.Kleiner@ryan.com
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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 Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002036 City Of Farmington Hills, 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: July 11, 2025 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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Detroit Suburb MI PT 2025 25-002036 Motion to Withdraw 2025-06-23.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002036-TT Parcel: 22-23-16-101-006 City of Farmington Hills, Respondent. SARAH R. BELLOLI Ryan LLC Representatives for Petitioner 101 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 945 Troy, MI 48084 (313) 230-0104 sarah.belloli@ryan.com MOTION TO WITHDRAW Petitioner, Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, through its authorized representative, Ryan, LLC, states as follows: 1. Petitioner filed this appeal on May 30, 2025. 2. As a result of further review, Petitioner has determined this appeal was filed a duplicate filing. 3. This Motion to Withdraw is being filed before Respondent filed an Answer with the Tribunal. 4. Petitioner asks this Tribunal to grant the request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-captioned docket. Respectfully submitted, Ryan, LLC By: __________________________ June 23, 2025 Sarah R. Belloli Petitioner’s Representative /s/ Sarah R. Belloli
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Lansing MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. City of Farmington Hills , Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: 22-23-16-101-006 (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. 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 201 Commercial- Improved 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s March July December Board of Review. X NA 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. 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 Oakland County. The property or properties’ address is: 35055 TWELVE MILE 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): City of Farmington Hills 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, STE 83G, NEW YORK, NY 10007 13. 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 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: 2025
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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):NA 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 2025 $5,836,500.00 $2,918,250 $2,918,250 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $4,600,000 $2,300,000 $2,300,000 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 $1,236,500 $618,250.00 $618,250.00 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 Petitioner relies on the following facts to support the relief requested: The subject assessments imposed on the subject property and the taxes to be levied and collected are invalid for the reason that: a. The equalized assessment thus imposed on the subject property is more than 50% of its true cash value in violation of the applicable statutory and constitutional limitations. b. The assessment is unlawful and is based upon the application of wrong principles and thereby operates as a fraud upon the taxpayer. Petitioner respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal hear this case and enter an order reducing the 2025 True Cash, State Equalized and Taxable Values and direct Respondent to refund to Petitioner any excess taxes, fees and penalties paid, plus interest and costs.
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: Sarah.Belloli@Ryan.com Mailing Address: Sarah R. Belloli 101 West Big Beaver, Suite 945 Troy, Michigan, 48084 Telephone Number: (313)230-0104 Date: 5/30/2025 CC: Joan.Kleiner@ryan.com
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MOAHR DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization First Name/Company Name M.I. Last Name Detroit Suburb Portfolio Michigan Realty, LP Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 W. Big Beaver Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48048 Telephone Number 3132300104 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Sarah M.I. Last Name Belloli Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 101 West Big Beaver Road Suite 945 City or Town Troy State Michigan ZIP Code 48084 Telephone Number 313-230-0104 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) sarah.belloli@ryan.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] Michigan Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Farmington Hills (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 22-23-16-101-006 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 2918250 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2918250 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 4600000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 2300000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 9: Assessment Information Type of Tax Assessment(s): Assessment Number(s): Check all that is being appealed: Check what action prompted this appeal: If “other,” please explain: Section 10: Special Assessment Information Type of Special Assessment: Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If No, please explain: Section 11: Classification Information Parcel Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 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. 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/ Sarah Belloli
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