Record Finder / 26-000879-TT
Michigan
Ghannam Family, LLC Petitioner V Township Of Salem Respondent
- Petitioner
- Ghannam Family, LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Salem
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000879-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Washtenaw
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to Answer | RESP | Not recorded | 07/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 07/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/29/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/29/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/12/2026 | $250.00 | Download |
Documents
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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 Ghannam Family, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000879 Township Of Salem, 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. 26-000879 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 Ghannam Family, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000879 Township Of Salem, 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
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LIT, A Lx N] STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000879 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Township of Salem Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): P.O. Box 75002 City or Town: State: Z1P Code: Salem Ml eB175 248-349-1690 ext. 4 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Assessor@salem-mi.org Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information f First Name: ML: Last Name: Rachel M Goyer Firm Name (if any): Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): P.O. Box 75002 City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Salem MI 48175 248-349-1690 ext 4. Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Assessor@salem-mi.org Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha separate sheet if necessary. [1 Yes [| No [7] Not Applicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at Issue? [J ves WM no
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GRETCHEN WHITMER STATE OF MICHIGAN GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal hearing. 2026 March Board of Review Decision showed an assessed value of 120,350 and taxable value of 113,344. Further evidence and documentation will be submitted prior to 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)? [mm] Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [J March [J Juty [J December M No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? J Yes One if yes, explain Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? OJ Yes Mino 1s Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? ves Kno if so, what is the issue data? 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? Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: A 01 -30-300-003 Classification of Property: ~~ Real Personal LJ (check one) Agricultural [1 ~~ Commercial Industrial [J Residential I] ~~ Timber-Cutover OJ Developmental 0 Utility 3 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established by the Board of Review: y the Board of Review: \20, AS (> Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 113,344 240,700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash value by .5) 120,350 What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed assessed value) 1 13,344 Signature *required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Pg.omne Ist MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
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De ort ATi THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM SALEM TOWNSHIP PARCEL IDENTIFICATION ASSESSOR'S OFFICE PARCEL NUMBER: A -01-30-300-003 P O BOX 75002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: SALEM MI 48175 5241 NORTH TERRITORIAL PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: ~~ 63240 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS GHANNAM FAMILY LLC % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% 19424 GERALD ST % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% NORTHVILLE MI 48167 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse": [J Yes No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Od Yes [X] No Exempt As “Development Property": O Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: *OLD SID - A 01-030-017-00 SM 30-8B COM AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTER LINE OF NORTH TERRITORIAL ROAD & E LINE OFSEC, TH N 89 DEG 09'50" W 3181.02 FT, TH N 21 DEG 32'46" W 35.79 FT FOR PL OF BEG, TH N 89 DEG 09'50" W 350.94 FT, TH N 22 DEG 14'32"W 94.63 FT, TH N 46 DEG 21'E 350.0 FT, TH S 21 DEG 32'46" W 359.97 FT TO PL OF BEG, BEING PART OF SW F ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 201 “Commercial PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 201 Commercial The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill "PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT TENTATIVE SHEER for the 2026 year by approximately: $133 * YEAR: 2025 AMOUNT YEAR: CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: i 4 110,365 113,344 2,979 2. ASSESSED VALUE: EE 116,550 120,350 3,800 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 4 116,550 120,350 3,800 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP 112025 | THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [Yes No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 1 Market Adjustment The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: THOMAS D. MONCHAK (248) 349-1690 4 ASSESSOR@SALEM-MI.ORG March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET ** BY APPOINTMENT ONLY** AT THE SALEM TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 9600 SIX MILE ROAD SALEM MI. 48175 ***ALL APPEALS
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-000879 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Response to Order - Answer Attachment File Name: MTT Answer - #26-000879 - #30-300-003 - 2026-07-31 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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LIT, A Lx N] STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000879 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Township of Salem Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): P.O. Box 75002 City or Town: State: Z1P Code: Salem Ml eB175 248-349-1690 ext. 4 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Assessor@salem-mi.org Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information f First Name: ML: Last Name: Rachel M Goyer Firm Name (if any): Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): P.O. Box 75002 City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Salem MI 48175 248-349-1690 ext 4. Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Assessor@salem-mi.org Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha separate sheet if necessary. [1 Yes [| No [7] Not Applicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at Issue? [J ves WM no
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GRETCHEN WHITMER STATE OF MICHIGAN GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal hearing. 2026 March Board of Review Decision showed an assessed value of 120,350 and taxable value of 113,344. Further evidence and documentation will be submitted prior to 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)? [mm] Yes If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [J March [J Juty [J December M No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? J Yes One if yes, explain Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? OJ Yes Mino 1s Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? ves Kno if so, what is the issue data? 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? Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: A 01 -30-300-003 Classification of Property: ~~ Real Personal LJ (check one) Agricultural [1 ~~ Commercial Industrial [J Residential I] ~~ Timber-Cutover OJ Developmental 0 Utility 3 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established by the Board of Review: y the Board of Review: \20, AS (> Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 113,344 240,700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash value by .5) 120,350 What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed assessed value) 1 13,344 Signature *required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Pg.omne Ist MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
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De ort ATi THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM SALEM TOWNSHIP PARCEL IDENTIFICATION ASSESSOR'S OFFICE PARCEL NUMBER: A -01-30-300-003 P O BOX 75002 PROPERTY ADDRESS: SALEM MI 48175 5241 NORTH TERRITORIAL PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: ~~ 63240 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS GHANNAM FAMILY LLC % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% 19424 GERALD ST % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% NORTHVILLE MI 48167 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse": [J Yes No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Od Yes [X] No Exempt As “Development Property": O Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: *OLD SID - A 01-030-017-00 SM 30-8B COM AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTER LINE OF NORTH TERRITORIAL ROAD & E LINE OFSEC, TH N 89 DEG 09'50" W 3181.02 FT, TH N 21 DEG 32'46" W 35.79 FT FOR PL OF BEG, TH N 89 DEG 09'50" W 350.94 FT, TH N 22 DEG 14'32"W 94.63 FT, TH N 46 DEG 21'E 350.0 FT, TH S 21 DEG 32'46" W 359.97 FT TO PL OF BEG, BEING PART OF SW F ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 201 “Commercial PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 201 Commercial The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill "PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT TENTATIVE SHEER for the 2026 year by approximately: $133 * YEAR: 2025 AMOUNT YEAR: CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: i 4 110,365 113,344 2,979 2. ASSESSED VALUE: EE 116,550 120,350 3,800 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 4 116,550 120,350 3,800 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP 112025 | THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [Yes No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 1 Market Adjustment The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: THOMAS D. MONCHAK (248) 349-1690 4 ASSESSOR@SALEM-MI.ORG March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET ** BY APPOINTMENT ONLY** AT THE SALEM TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 9600 SIX MILE ROAD SALEM MI. 48175 ***ALL APPEALS
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-000879 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Response to Order - Answer Attachment File Name: MTT Answer - #26-000879 - #30-300-003 - 2026-07-31 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 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 Ghannam Family, LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 19424 Gerald Street Suite 500 City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 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? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 5241 North Territorial
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Salem Township County Washtenaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48170 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Salem (WASHTENAW) 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: A 01 30 300 003 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 120350 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 113344
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 What do you believe is the fair market value? 100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 50000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 50000 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 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 Ghannam Family, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000879 Township Of Salem, 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: July 29, 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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Peter Ellenson Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 Farmington Hills , MI 48334
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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 Ghannam Family, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000879 Township Of Salem, 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: July 29, 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 3 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 Ghannam Family, LLC Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 19424 Gerald Street Suite 500 City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 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? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 5241 North Territorial
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town Salem Township County Washtenaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48170 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Salem (WASHTENAW) 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: A 01 30 300 003 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 120350 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 113344
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 What do you believe is the fair market value? 100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 50000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 50000 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 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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