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Michigan
Dto Holdings Petitioner V City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Dto Holdings
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
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- 26-000943-TT
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- SC Property
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- Small Claims Division
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- Wayne
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 08/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/14/2026 | $275.00 | Download |
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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 DTO Holdings, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000943 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. 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.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000943 Page 2 of 2 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: 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 DTO Holdings, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000943 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. 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL DTO Holdings, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 26-000943 City Of Detroit, Respondent. ___________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On 8/17/2026, I emailed the Respondent’s Answer, Proof of Service, Valuation Report, Assessment Notice, and Record Card for this appeal to: Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 And e-mailed a copy to Petitioner’s Representative: Peter Ellenson 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 [Peter@ellensonlaw.com] I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Stacg Palmer Dated : 8/17/2026 Stacy Palmer Appraiser III, MCAO Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 804 Detroit, Michigan 48226
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ARCHIVED 0 00 166,015 MARKET VALUE Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the following: 9. YEAR BUILT (ACTUAL AGE): The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 7. ESTIMATED TRUE CASH VALUE (MARKET VALUE): 6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: 8. EFFECTIVE AGE: X Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Exempt As "Development Property": THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL X No Yes Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev, 11-23) ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative): % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": PARCEL IDENTIFICATION Legal Description: -5,200 83,000 The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for this year by approximately: -5,200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No Yes PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION DETROIT MI 48208 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL PARCEL NUMBER: This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM: CITY OF DETROIT OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 2 WOODWARD AVE., SUITE 804 DETROIT, MI 48226 12006078.001 5971 GRAND RIVER AVE 5935 W GRAND RIVER PHARES, GABRIEL 201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED) PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: CURRENT TENTATIVE AMOUNT YEAR: PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR 56,737 58,268 1,531 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 83,000 88,200 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV) : 88,200 WAS NOT 2025 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% S GRAND RIVER W 7 SUB OF PT MCGRAWS SUB L10 P60 PLATS, W C R 12/89 40 X 140 201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED) $126 2025 2026
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ARCHIVED 0 00 62,939 MARKET VALUE Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the following: 9. YEAR BUILT (ACTUAL AGE): The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027 7. ESTIMATED TRUE CASH VALUE (MARKET VALUE): 6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: 8. EFFECTIVE AGE: X Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Exempt As "Development Property": THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL X No Yes Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev, 11-23) ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative): % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": PARCEL IDENTIFICATION Legal Description: 1,200 31,500 The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for this year by approximately: 1,200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No Yes PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION STERLING HTS MI 48310 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL PARCEL NUMBER: This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM: CITY OF DETROIT OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 2 WOODWARD AVE., SUITE 804 DETROIT, MI 48226 12006074-7 35851 THORNTON DR 5901 W GRAND RIVER PHARES INV. CO. 202 (COMMERCIAL-VACANT) PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: CURRENT TENTATIVE AMOUNT YEAR: PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR 13,690 14,059 369 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 31,500 30,300 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV) : 30,300 WAS NOT 2025 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% S GRAND RIVER 11 THRU 8 MC GRAWS RE-SUB L10 P60 PLATS, W C R 12/89 169.57 IRREG 202 (COMMERCIAL-VACANT) $30 2025 2026
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ARCHIVED *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** WAYNE County: CITY OF DETROIT Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 12006078.001 52,412C 71,300 65,300 6,000 2023 55,032C 80,300 74,000 6,300 2024 56,737C 88,200 81,900 6,300 2025 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value 40.00 140.00 1.0000 0.0000 0 100* 0 cgmt sq ft rates 5,593.000 Sq Ft 2.38 100 13,324 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. 40 Actual Front Feet, 0.13 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 13,324 Land Value Estimates for Land Table CGMT.COMMERCIAL GENERAL MEDIUM TRAFFIC MAG 03/18/2015 TYL-REASSE Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain X X Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. X X X X X X X X X
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000943 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City of Detroit (Wayne) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Stacy M.I. Last Name Palmer Firm Name (if any) City of Detroit Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Suite 804 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 3135250567 E-mail Address stacy.palmer@detroitmi.gov Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. Yes Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: The subject properties are fairly assessed and in line with similiar properties located within the City of Detroit. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? Yes *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please cite the Board’s authority? Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 12006078.001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 83000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 58268 What do you believe is the fair market value? 166015 What do you believe is the taxable value? Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 12006074-7 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 31500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 14059 What do you believe is the fair market value? 62939 What do you believe is the taxable value? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Stacy Palmer Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 4 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name DTO Holdings Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 15703 Dale City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48223 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 2 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Yes Property Address (No., Street) 5935 W Grand River
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 4 City or Town Detroit County Wayne State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed and taxable values of the subject property exceed 50% of true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12006078.001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 83000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 58268
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 4 What do you believe is the fair market value? 20000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 10000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 10000 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12006074-7 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 31500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 14059 What do you believe is the fair market value? 10000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 5000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 5000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Peter Ellenson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 4 of 4 Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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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 DTO Holdings, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000943 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: August 1, 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 DTO Holdings, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000943 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: August 1, 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 1 of 4 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Organization Local Unit of Government: First Name M.I. Last Name DTO Holdings Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 15703 Dale City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48223 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 2 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Yes Property Address (No., Street) 5935 W Grand River
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 4 City or Town Detroit County Wayne State Michigan ZIP Code 48208 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed and taxable values of the subject property exceed 50% of true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12006078.001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 83000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 58268
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 4 What do you believe is the fair market value? 20000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 10000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 10000 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12006074-7 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 31500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 14059 What do you believe is the fair market value? 10000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 5000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 5000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Peter Ellenson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 4 of 4 Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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