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Michigan
Falah Zori, Petitioner V Township Of Clinton, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Falah Zori
- Respondent
- Township Of Clinton
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003471-TT
- Status
- Hearing Set - SC
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Macomb
- Judge
- Klukowski, Nancy
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | RESP | Not recorded | 10/21/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/21/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/02/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/02/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/28/2025 | $200.00 | 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 Falah Zori, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 25-003471 Township Of Clinton, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: December 16, 2026 HEARING TIME: 11:15 AM Eastern Time JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 731891219 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ﻫﺬﺍ ﻫﻮ ﻭﺛﻴﻘﺔ ﻗﺎﻧﻮﻧﻴﺔ ﻫﺎﻣﺔ ﻳﺮﺟﻰ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺷﺨﺺ ﺗﺘﺮﺟﻢ ﺍﻟﻮﺛﻴﻘﺔ Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e- filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case. If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above. INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at the March Board of Review for that year. MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of what
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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 Falah Zori, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Township Of Clinton, 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. Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by
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MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Page 2 of 6 submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 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. 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: November 24, 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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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 Falah Zori, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Township Of Clinton, 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
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Printed on 10/21/2025 Parcel Number: 16-11-18-228-026 Jurisdiction: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTO County: Macomb Grantor Grantee Sale Price Sale Date Inst. Type Terms of Sale Liber & Page Verified By Prcnt. Trans. KRAFT MARIA & DAN W/H EST ZORI FALAH 300,000 12/03/2024 WD 08-ESTATE 29889/185 DEED 100 KRAFT MARIA C & SMITH ADE KRAFT MARIA & DAN W/H 1 11/17/2020 QC 09-FAMILY 27595/796 DEED RABSATT ALVIN & MARIA-PAM KRAFT MARIA C & SMITH ADE 146,000 05/08/2009 WD 21-NOT USED/OTHER 19827/893 BUYER/SELLER 100.00 LOMBARDI ANTHONY & GRACE RABSATT ALVIN & MARIA-PAM 250,000 10/27/2005 WD 03-ARM'S LENGTH 17397/668 DEED 100.00 Property Address 40577 SUNFIELD CT Owner's Name/Address ZORI FALAH 40577 SUNFIELD CT CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038-4171 Tax Description 50-11-18-228-026 D 137 79S SUNFIELD ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOT 137. Comments/Influences Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO Zoning: R-4 Building Permit(s) Date Number Status School: CHIPPEWA VALLEY SCHOOLS MECHANICAL 08/12/2022 P22M1285 ISSUED P.R.E. 100% 01/10/2025 MAP #: 011-856-137-00 2026 Est TCV 449,406 TCV/TFA: 214.72 X Improved Vacant Public Improvements Dirt Road Gravel Road X Paved Road Storm Sewer X Sidewalk X Water X Sewer X Electric X Gas X Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Topography of Site X Level Rolling Low High X Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Who When What PF 01/15/2009 CHECKED EN DF 01/15/2009 UPDATE APP PF 07/31/2008 FIELD INSP Land Value Estimates for Land Table 003.003-BRIDGEWOOD/CRANBERRY * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value BRIDGWD/EDINBRG 80.00 135.00 1.0000 1.0607 1080 100 91,641 80 Actual Front Feet, 0.25 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 91,641 Year Land Value Building Value Assessed Value Board of Review Tribunal/ Other Taxable Value 2026 45,800 178,900 224,700 187,500C 2025 45,800 170,700 216,500 187,500M 187,500U 2024 41,600 159,100 200,700 125,026C 2023 37,800 139,700 177,500 119,073C
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Residential Building 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 16-11-18-228-026 Printed on 10/21/2025 (11) Heating/Cooling X Gas Oil Elec. Wood Coal Steam Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace X Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling Central Air Wood Furnace (12) Electric 0 Amps Service No./Qual. of Fixtures Ex. X Ord. Min No. of Elec. Outlets X Many Ave. Few (13) Plumbing Average Fixture(s) 2 3 Fixture Bath 1 2 Fixture Bath Softner, Auto Softner, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan (14) Water/Sewer Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal. Septic 2000 Gal. Septic Lump Sum Items: Building Type X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Wood Frame Building Style: RANCH Yr Built Remodeled 1985 0 Condition: Good Room List Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms (1) Exterior Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl X Brick X Insulation (2) Windows Many Large X Ave. X Ave. Few Small Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung X Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens (3) Roof X Gable Gambrel Hip Mansard Flat Shed X Ashphalt Shingle Chimney: Brick (3) Roof (cont.) X Eavestrough X Insulation 0 Front Overhang 0 Other Overhang (4) Interior X Drywall Plaster Paneled Wood T&G Trim & Decoration Ex X Ord Min Size of Closets Lg X Ord Small Doors Solid X H.C. (5) Floors Kitchen: Other: Other: (6) Ceilings (7) Excavation Basement: 2093 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (8) Basement Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (9) Basement Finish Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF 0 Walkout Doors (A) (10) Floor Support Joists: Unsupported Len: Cnts.Sup: (15) Built-ins Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Fireplaces Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided 1 Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Ga (16) Porches/Decks Area Type 45 CCP (1 Story) 300 CGEP (1 Story) (17) Garage Year Built: Car Capracity: Class: B Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 506 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 Bsmnt Garage: Carport Area: Roof: Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls B-10 Blt 1985 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 2093 SF Floor Area = 2093 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=59/100/100/100/59 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Brick Basement 2,093 Total: 490,270 289,270 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 1 11,173 6,592 2 Fixture Bath 1 7,449 4,395 Garages Class: B Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 506 44,584 26,305 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -5,102 -3,010 Porches CCP (1 Story) 45 2,263 1,335 CGEP (1 Story) 300 29,232 21,339 *73% Exterior Brick Veneer 123 2,929 1,728 Fireplaces Exterior 1 Story 1 10,625 6,269 Totals: 593,423 354,223 Notes: <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Class: B -10 Effec. Age: 41 Floor Area: 2093 Total Base New: 593,423 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 354,223 X 1.010 Estimated T.C.V.: 357,765
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Parcel Number: 16-11-18-228-026 Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on 10/21/2025 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003471 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Clinton (MACOMB) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name James M.I. Last Name Elrod Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 40700 Romeo Plank City or Town Clinton Township State Michigan ZIP Code 48038 Telephone Number 586-723-8014 Fax Number 586-286-9390 E-mail Address assessor@clintontownship.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR RESPONDENT FURTHER MAINTAINS THAT THE VALUES AT QUESTION ARE INDICATIVE OF THE MARKET AND WERE PREPARED ACCORDING TO STATE STATUTES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. THESE VALUES WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH FUTURE EVIDENCE FILINGS. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION AND/OR INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY BE DEEMED NECESSARY, RESPONDENT WILL CONTACT PETITIONER. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, 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, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 16-11-18-228-026 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 187,500 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 187,500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 375,000 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 187,500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ James Elrod
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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes,
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. if you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information
First Name
Mi.
Last Name/Company Name
Falah
[Zori
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
140577 Sunfield Court
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
Clinton Township
Mi
48038
Telephone Numberpgg_44 0-9986
E-mail Address {do not enter untess you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
cab. zori@gmail.com
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
E]
First Name
M.i
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
2IP Code
Tetephone Number
Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | ["] ves*
[] No™
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
One
**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If muitiple, list first property's address]
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check ail that apply)
True Cash and Taxable Value
[J Poverty Exemption
[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation)
{0 Disabled Veterans Exemption
[m] Uncapping of Taxable Value
[O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[2] Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a
[1 Ctassification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
The home was on the open market for
3 months.
| purchased the home for $300,000.
through a real estate agent. The Township assessed the value of the home at $216,500.
| then appealed this amount with the Township providing the necessary documentation to
prove that the home's assessed value is much higher than where it should be.
The Township then reduced that assessed value to $187.500., which is still much higher
than where it should be.
| am appealing this matter to the Michigan Tax Tribunal because
| disagree with the
Board of Review Decision since the property was on the open market for
3 months and
purchased on the open market therefore,
the assessed value should be at $150,000.,
which reflects the purchase price.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
2025
Dld you protest the assessment at a Board of Review {BOR)?
Yes
[Hl] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [M March
[J suly
[] December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
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Not required to attend
O Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
OJ Appealing a purperted Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, Include explanation in Section 5)
0 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
J Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of UncappingPage 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels,
Parcel Identification Number:
16-11-18-228-026
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
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Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
$187,500.
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$187,500.
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
$300,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
$150,000.
if you belleve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Ml Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunaf*
Parcel identification Number:
16-11-18-228-026
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
(check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
[A
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
a
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
If improved property, how is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? ves [J No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? [1 ves No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of
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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 Falah Zori, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Township Of Clinton, 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 2, 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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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 Falah Zori, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003471 Township Of Clinton, 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 2, 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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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes,
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. if you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information
First Name
Mi.
Last Name/Company Name
Falah
[Zori
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
140577 Sunfield Court
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
Clinton Township
Mi
48038
Telephone Numberpgg_44 0-9986
E-mail Address {do not enter untess you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
cab. zori@gmail.com
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
E]
First Name
M.i
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
2IP Code
Tetephone Number
Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | ["] ves*
[] No™
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
One
**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If muitiple, list first property's address]
40577 Sunfield CourtPage 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check ail that apply)
True Cash and Taxable Value
[J Poverty Exemption
[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation)
{0 Disabled Veterans Exemption
[m] Uncapping of Taxable Value
[O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[2] Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a
[1 Ctassification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
The home was on the open market for
3 months.
| purchased the home for $300,000.
through a real estate agent. The Township assessed the value of the home at $216,500.
| then appealed this amount with the Township providing the necessary documentation to
prove that the home's assessed value is much higher than where it should be.
The Township then reduced that assessed value to $187.500., which is still much higher
than where it should be.
| am appealing this matter to the Michigan Tax Tribunal because
| disagree with the
Board of Review Decision since the property was on the open market for
3 months and
purchased on the open market therefore,
the assessed value should be at $150,000.,
which reflects the purchase price.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
2025
Dld you protest the assessment at a Board of Review {BOR)?
Yes
[Hl] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [M March
[J suly
[] December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
O
Not required to attend
O Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
OJ Appealing a purperted Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, Include explanation in Section 5)
0 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
J Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of UncappingPage 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels,
Parcel Identification Number:
16-11-18-228-026
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
[
Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
$187,500.
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$187,500.
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
$300,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
$150,000.
if you belleve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Ml Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunaf*
Parcel identification Number:
16-11-18-228-026
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
(check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
[A
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
a
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
If improved property, how is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? ves [J No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? [1 ves No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of
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