Edward H Wanner Petitioner V Township Of Cedar Respondent
- Petitioner
- Edward H Wanner
- Respondent
- Township Of Cedar
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002875-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Osceola
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/29/2026 | $25.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION Pursuant to 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 M.1. Last Name/Company Name Edward H Wanner Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6342 220th Avenue City or Town State ZIP Code Reed City Mi 49677 Telephone Number 231-510-4443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name m.I.1 Last Name Cynthia Wotila rmteme= McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 120 W. Harris Street City or Town State ZIP Code Cadillac MI 49601 Telephone Number 231 -775-1 391 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) cindy@mwplegal.com Section 3: Subject Pro erty Information “use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? 1 0 Yes a No *If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Parcel Identification Number: 67-02-007-005-02 Classification of Property: Real ld Personal [J (check one) Agricultural(J Commercial (Industrial J Residential@ Timber-Cutover[] Developmental [1 Utility[J (check one) Property Address (No., Street) 17775 11 Mile Road City or Town County State ZIP Code LeRoy Osceola Mi 49655 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Cedar Township Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? [J ves Ml No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing O Principal Residence Exemption [¥] Qualified Agricultural Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The subject parcel was purchased in 2020. Petitioner filed Form 3676 Affidavit Attesting Qualified Agricultural Property Shall Remain Qualified Agricultural Property. Mr. Wanner has continuously used the property for agricultural purposes. Between 2024 to 2026, he transitioned from corn to raising cattle and feed crops. In 2026, the assessor changed the classified to residential from agricultural, uncapped the taxable value and claimed it was no longer farmed. The Petitioner appealed to the July Board of Review under MCL 211.7ee(6) Qualified Agricultural Exemption which was not on the 2025 and/or 2026 Tax Roll. The Board of Review did not act on Mr. Wanner's Petition, which has the effect of a denial. The July Board of Review recapped the taxable value as a qualified error but did not restore the Qualified Agricultural Exemption. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Assessor County Treasurer or Equalization Michigan Dept. of Treasury Board of Review Other If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date your Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 7/22 Tax year(s) denied: 2026 Fee Information A filing fee of $25.00 is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for all tax years at issue on the date this petition is filed. Signature required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 8 lence Wik on. Cynthia Wotila
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2026 Property Tax Appeal Procedures Page 2 of 2 Board of State Tax Type of Appeal Review Treasury | Commission Tax Tribunal Late filing of Form 632 March 2026* | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | May 31, 2026 Personal Property AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Industrial, Developmental,Statement Commercial or Utility Personal Class by Petition” QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS Board of State Tax Type of Appeal Review Treasury Commission Tax Tribunal Denial by Assessor of March 2026* | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | July 31, 2026 by Continuation of 2025 AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Petition® Qualified Agricultural Exemption for 2026 Denial by Assessor of a New | July or Dec. | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | Within 30 Days of Qualified Agricultural 2026 for AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Board of Review Exemption for 2026 2026 Action by Petition® Exemption Only* Qualified Agricultural July or Dec. | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | Within 30 Days of Exemption which was NOT | 2026 for AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Board of Review on the 2025 and/or 2026 2025 and/or Action by Petition'® Tax Roll 2026 Exemption* *Contact your city or township for the dates of the Board of Review 7 MCL 205.735a(6) 8 MCL 205.735a(6). 9 MCL 205.762a(3) 10 MCL 205.762a(3)
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7/23/26, 11:36 AM Wanner JBOR Determination Thu Jul 23 2026 11:35 Subject: Wanner JBOR Determination Sent: July 23, 2026 10:58 AM From: assessor.nienhuis@gmail.com To: Cindy Wotila [ cindy@mwplegal.com ] Hi Cindy, Mr. Wanner will receive a copy of this in the mail, but | wanted to send it along to you as well. The JBOR recapped the 2026 taxable value for parcel 02-024-002-00 per clerical error on the assessor. The taxable value should be uncapped for 2027 not 2026. See the attached bulletin 7 of 2017 for more information regarding PA 260 and qualified agricultural property and uncapping. No action by the JBOR was taken in regards to the qualified agricultural status of the parcel as this was only under the authority of the MBOR 2026 as a denial of a continuation of the qualified agricultural exemption from 2025 for 2026. See the attached bulletin 10 of 2025
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (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 Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Edward H Wanner Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6342 220th Avenue City or Town State ZIP Code Reed City Michigan 49677 Telephone Number 231-510-4443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cindy@mwplegal.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Cynthia Wotila Firm Name (if any) McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 120 W. Harris Street City or Town State ZIP Code Cadillac Michigan 49601 Telephone Number 231-775-1391 E-mail Address cindy@mwplegal.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 67-02-007-005-02 How many parcels are you appealing? Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 1 N/A
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 17775 11 Mile Road LeRoy Michigan 49665 Taxing Authority: County: Township Of Cedar (OSCEOLA) Osceola Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Qualified Agricultural Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The subject parcel was purchased in 2020. Petitioner filed Form 3676 Affidavit Attesting Qualified Agricultural Property Shall Remain Qualified Agricultural Property. Mr. Wanner has continuously used the property for agricultural purposes. Between 2024 to 2026, he transitioned from corn to raising cattle and feed crops. In 2026, the assessor changed the classified to residential from agricultural, uncapped the taxable value and claimed it was no longer farmed. The Petitioner appealed to the July Board of Review under MCL 211.7ee(6) Qualified Agricultural Exemption which was not on the 2025 and/or 2026 Tax Roll. The Board of Review did not act on Mr. Wanner's Petition, which has the effect of a denial. The July Board of Review recapped the taxable value as a qualified error but did not restore the Qualified Agricultural Exemption. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2026 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: July Board of Review If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-07-22 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. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Cynthia Wotila /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Edward H Wanner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002875 Township Of Cedar, 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 6, 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 Edward H Wanner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002875 Township Of Cedar, 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 6, 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION Pursuant to 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 M.1. Last Name/Company Name Edward H Wanner Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6342 220th Avenue City or Town State ZIP Code Reed City Mi 49677 Telephone Number 231-510-4443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name m.I.1 Last Name Cynthia Wotila rmteme= McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 120 W. Harris Street City or Town State ZIP Code Cadillac MI 49601 Telephone Number 231 -775-1 391 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) cindy@mwplegal.com Section 3: Subject Pro erty Information “use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? 1 0 Yes a No *If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Parcel Identification Number: 67-02-007-005-02 Classification of Property: Real ld Personal [J (check one) Agricultural(J Commercial (Industrial J Residential@ Timber-Cutover[] Developmental [1 Utility[J (check one) Property Address (No., Street) 17775 11 Mile Road City or Town County State ZIP Code LeRoy Osceola Mi 49655 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Cedar Township Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? [J ves Ml No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing O Principal Residence Exemption [¥] Qualified Agricultural Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The subject parcel was purchased in 2020. Petitioner filed Form 3676 Affidavit Attesting Qualified Agricultural Property Shall Remain Qualified Agricultural Property. Mr. Wanner has continuously used the property for agricultural purposes. Between 2024 to 2026, he transitioned from corn to raising cattle and feed crops. In 2026, the assessor changed the classified to residential from agricultural, uncapped the taxable value and claimed it was no longer farmed. The Petitioner appealed to the July Board of Review under MCL 211.7ee(6) Qualified Agricultural Exemption which was not on the 2025 and/or 2026 Tax Roll. The Board of Review did not act on Mr. Wanner's Petition, which has the effect of a denial. The July Board of Review recapped the taxable value as a qualified error but did not restore the Qualified Agricultural Exemption. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Assessor County Treasurer or Equalization Michigan Dept. of Treasury Board of Review Other If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date your Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 7/22 Tax year(s) denied: 2026 Fee Information A filing fee of $25.00 is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for all tax years at issue on the date this petition is filed. Signature required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 8 lence Wik on. Cynthia Wotila
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2026 Property Tax Appeal Procedures Page 2 of 2 Board of State Tax Type of Appeal Review Treasury | Commission Tax Tribunal Late filing of Form 632 March 2026* | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | May 31, 2026 Personal Property AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Industrial, Developmental,Statement Commercial or Utility Personal Class by Petition” QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS Board of State Tax Type of Appeal Review Treasury Commission Tax Tribunal Denial by Assessor of March 2026* | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | July 31, 2026 by Continuation of 2025 AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Petition® Qualified Agricultural Exemption for 2026 Denial by Assessor of a New | July or Dec. | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | Within 30 Days of Qualified Agricultural 2026 for AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Board of Review Exemption for 2026 2026 Action by Petition® Exemption Only* Qualified Agricultural July or Dec. | NO REVIEW | NO REVIEW | Within 30 Days of Exemption which was NOT | 2026 for AUTHORITY | AUTHORITY | Board of Review on the 2025 and/or 2026 2025 and/or Action by Petition'® Tax Roll 2026 Exemption* *Contact your city or township for the dates of the Board of Review 7 MCL 205.735a(6) 8 MCL 205.735a(6). 9 MCL 205.762a(3) 10 MCL 205.762a(3)
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7/23/26, 11:36 AM Wanner JBOR Determination Thu Jul 23 2026 11:35 Subject: Wanner JBOR Determination Sent: July 23, 2026 10:58 AM From: assessor.nienhuis@gmail.com To: Cindy Wotila [ cindy@mwplegal.com ] Hi Cindy, Mr. Wanner will receive a copy of this in the mail, but | wanted to send it along to you as well. The JBOR recapped the 2026 taxable value for parcel 02-024-002-00 per clerical error on the assessor. The taxable value should be uncapped for 2027 not 2026. See the attached bulletin 7 of 2017 for more information regarding PA 260 and qualified agricultural property and uncapping. No action by the JBOR was taken in regards to the qualified agricultural status of the parcel as this was only under the authority of the MBOR 2026 as a denial of a continuation of the qualified agricultural exemption from 2025 for 2026. See the attached bulletin 10 of 2025
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (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 Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Edward H Wanner Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6342 220th Avenue City or Town State ZIP Code Reed City Michigan 49677 Telephone Number 231-510-4443 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cindy@mwplegal.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Cynthia Wotila Firm Name (if any) McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 120 W. Harris Street City or Town State ZIP Code Cadillac Michigan 49601 Telephone Number 231-775-1391 E-mail Address cindy@mwplegal.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 67-02-007-005-02 How many parcels are you appealing? Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 1 N/A
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 17775 11 Mile Road LeRoy Michigan 49665 Taxing Authority: County: Township Of Cedar (OSCEOLA) Osceola Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Qualified Agricultural Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The subject parcel was purchased in 2020. Petitioner filed Form 3676 Affidavit Attesting Qualified Agricultural Property Shall Remain Qualified Agricultural Property. Mr. Wanner has continuously used the property for agricultural purposes. Between 2024 to 2026, he transitioned from corn to raising cattle and feed crops. In 2026, the assessor changed the classified to residential from agricultural, uncapped the taxable value and claimed it was no longer farmed. The Petitioner appealed to the July Board of Review under MCL 211.7ee(6) Qualified Agricultural Exemption which was not on the 2025 and/or 2026 Tax Roll. The Board of Review did not act on Mr. Wanner's Petition, which has the effect of a denial. The July Board of Review recapped the taxable value as a qualified error but did not restore the Qualified Agricultural Exemption. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2026 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: July Board of Review If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-07-22 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. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Cynthia Wotila /s/
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