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Francis Stanush Petitioner V Township Of Newkirk Respondent

Petitioner
Francis Stanush
Respondent
Township Of Newkirk

Case overview

Docket number
26-000503-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Lake
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Notice of FilingNot recordedNot recorded08/04/2026Not recordedDownload
5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded06/23/2026Not recordedDownload
4Petition has been verifiedNot recorded106/09/2026Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded06/09/2026Not recordedDownload
2Attachments to the Petition were filedNot recordedNot recorded04/06/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.Not recordedNot recorded04/06/2026$25.00Download

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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

Francis Stanush,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000503

Township Of Newkirk,

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. 26-000503

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

Francis Stanush,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000503

Township Of Newkirk,

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

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RECEIVED 

JUN 2.6 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO, 26-000503 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

TOWNSHIP OF NEWKIRK 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

1 

First Name 

MLL 

Last Name 

MATT 

M 

DEVERNEY 

Firm Name {if any} 

Malling Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

227 E LINCOLN AVE 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

REED CITY 

Mi 

49677 

Telephone Number 23 1 -468-1 1 53 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

MATTDEVERNEY@GMAIL.COM 

Section 3: Subject Property Information «use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a 

Separate sheet if necessary. 

7 ves 

No 

Not Applicable 

Parcel Identification Number: 

43-02-501-001-50 

Classification of Property: 

Real [J 

Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural 

1 

Commercial [J 

Industrial [3 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental [J 

Utility [J (check one) 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

ves 

Ml no

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‘ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The parcel was classified residential 

, but receiving a qualified agricultural exemption. 

After further investigation 

| have determined that there has not been any cattle on the 

west side of the property in over a year and there is no intention of cattle being put on 

property again. 

The parcel does not meet the require 50% agricultural use to receive the exemption. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Check what action prompted this appeal: 

[I Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption 

[] Denial by Board of Review 

[1 Denial by Dept. of Treasury 

Other 

If you checked “other” above explain: 

DENIAL OF QUAL. AG 

if Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: 

| March 

[I] July 

O December 

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 

03/04/2026 

Tax year(s} denied: 2026 

Signature *required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative's Signature:

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ASSESSOR 

227 E LINCOLN AVE 

REED CITY, MI 49677 

GRAND RAPIDS MI 

4 

23 JUN 2026 

PM 2 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR 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: Individual 

First Name

Francis

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Stanush

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

108 Pulliam Drive

City or Town

Pleasanton

State

Texas

ZIP Code

78064

Telephone Number

214-417-4893

Fax Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

fstanush@yahoo.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

43-02-501-001-50

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel 

form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-

contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 

5407 E 6 Mile Road

Luther

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49656

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Newkirk (LAKE)

County:

Lake

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Qualified Agricultural Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

New local assessor revoked exemption. Upon further review afterwards with the assessor, the land continues to be farmed (4 acres) and grazed by cattle (6 acres), 

which exceeds the 60% Ag exemption threshold. Although in general agreement, since the denial was already recorded with the state, assessor indicated I needed to 

follow the process to appeal the denial with the MI Tax Tribunal for it be reassigned to the local level for re-assessment.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

03/04/2026

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.

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Francis Stanush

/s/

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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

Francis Stanush,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000503

Township Of Newkirk,

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: June 9, 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

Francis Stanush,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000503

Township Of Newkirk,

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: June 9, 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

Francis Stanush,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000503

Township Of Newkirk,

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: June 9, 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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Michigan Department of Treasury 

a 

n 

2742 (Rev. 08.23) 

Local (City/Township) 

ASSESSOR'S DATE STAMP 

Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893 

With this notice, you are notified that the Principal Residence Exemption on the property identified below has 

been denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the 

appeal procedures specified below. For more information regarding the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), 

please review the PRE guidelines at www.michigan.gov/pre. 

Type or print in blue or black ink 

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 

1. 

Property tax identification number 

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)[ 

3. County 

[J Township 

43-02-501-001-50 

[7] City 

LAKE 

4. 

Street address of property (Provide a Complete Address) 

5407 E 6 MILE RD 

5. 

Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

6. Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number 

7. 

Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

STANUSH, FRANCIS 

XXX-XX- 

8. 

Name of Co-Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

9. 

Co-Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number | 10. Co-Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

XXX-XX- 

11. 

Mailing address if different than property address (street or RR#, city, state, Zip code) 

12. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

[m} 

a. The owner is not a Michigan resident. 

[J 

b. The property claimed is not the owner's principal residence. 

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c. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

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d. The person claiming the exemption, claimed or was granted, a substantially similar exemption in another state. 

[J 

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13. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s): 

14. 

Percentage Adjusted to: 

(see instructions) 

72.0 vl cs 

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% 

PART 2; CERTIFICATION 

15. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) 

MeTT Deveney 

16. Signature of Local Assessor 

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17. 

Date 

| Walt Doce 

XY 2026 

18. Address and 

Telephone Nuniber of Local Government 

Jo 

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Email Address of Assessor 

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Homeowner's Right to Appeal 

If you disagree with this denial, you may appeal to the Residential/Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 

days of the denial. An appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal can be initiated by the timely filing of a petition. The petition must 

be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. You can print the Petition for Denial of Exemption for Principal Residence/Qualified Agricultural and 

mail the completed form to the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O.Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909 or complete the form online 

and submit electronically, if provided for by the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR 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: Individual 

First Name

Francis

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Stanush

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

108 Pulliam Drive

City or Town

Pleasanton

State

Texas

ZIP Code

78064

Telephone Number

214-417-4893

Fax Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

fstanush@yahoo.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

43-02-501-001-50

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel 

form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-

contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 

5407 E 6 Mile Road

Luther

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49656

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Newkirk (LAKE)

County:

Lake

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Qualified Agricultural Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

New local assessor revoked exemption. Upon further review afterwards with the assessor, the land continues to be farmed (4 acres) and grazed by cattle (6 acres), 

which exceeds the 60% Ag exemption threshold. Although in general agreement, since the denial was already recorded with the state, assessor indicated I needed to 

follow the process to appeal the denial with the MI Tax Tribunal for it be reassigned to the local level for re-assessment.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

03/04/2026

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.

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Francis Stanush

/s/

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