James Daratony Petitioner V Township Of Lima Respondent

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RECEIVED 

OCT 1 82026 

Docket # 26-000982 

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From: jimdaratony@aol.com <jimdaratony@aol.com> 

ICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

To: taxtrib@michigan.gov 

Cc: B. Renius 

Date: Oct 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM 

RE: Parcel # 07 26 200 010 

To Whom It May Concern: 

This letter is submitted in response to the Lima Township Tax Assessor’s response to 

our appeal, dated August 10, 2026. We received notice of the Assessor’s response to 

the Tribunal after that date. 

We would like to clarify several factual matters raised in the Assessor’s response and 

respectfully request that the following information be considered as part of the review 

of our appeal. 

First, the Assessor’s response appears to suggest or imply that my wife and 

| 

maintain other residences. We do not. The property that is the subject of this appeal 

is our primary and only residence, and we live there year-round. We have been there 

for 3 years. 

Second, the property is not 

a commercial property as suggested by the Assessor. 

The property is zoned agricultural and is used primarily for our personal residential 

and equestrian purposes. My wife and 

| have four daughters who continuously ride 

horses throughout the property. We personally own nine horses, as well as sheep, 

goats, chickens, and other animals. A substantial portion of the property consists of 

paddocks and pastures. We also have open areas used for galloping and riding, 

which we occasionally share with members of the public. 

In addition, we do host 

approximately four horse shows per year and a number of horse clinics.

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The other buildings located on the property are used for our personal animals, 

equestrian activities, and personal vehicles. There are no other residences or 

dwelling units on the parcel. 

It is also important to note that my wife and 

| previously owned a home on 

approximately 80 acres that had the same type of equestrian use. That property was 

our primary residence, and the township in which it was located recognized it as 

such. Owning a large parcel of land and using that land for personal equestrian and 

agricultural purposes does not, in itself, make the property commercial or establish 

the existence of another residence. 

The property at issue here is our only home and our year-round primary 

residence. We have no other residences. With the exception of the approximately 5 

acres containing the residence in the shared building, the remaining acreage is used 

for our personal enjoyment, horses, livestock, and related equestrian activities. There 

are no other habitable living spaces on the property. 

The Assessor changed our primary residence from 100% to only 6% and we feel this 

is completely wrong. 

We respectfully ask that these facts be taken into consideration when reviewing our 

appeal and evaluating the characterization and assessment of the property. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Respectfully, 

Jim and Darlyn Daratony 

Can we get a confirmation that the Tax Tribunal office received this emai Thank you. 

Also the Assessor's office has been cc'd so they have been notified.

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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

James Daratony, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Township Of Lima,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 5, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 8, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

James Daratony, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982 

Township Of Lima, 

08/10/26 

Respondent. 

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08/10/26 

ORDER OF DEFAULT 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: 

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See 

TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. 

A filing 

fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, 

the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

Therefore, 

IT 1S ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. 

ITS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order." 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). 

! “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible

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2026 Board of review decision on parcel #G-07-26-200-010 

From: jimdaratony@aol.com <jimdaratony@aol.com> 

To: B. Renius 

Date: May 5, 2026 at 9:16 AM 

Hi Bryan. 

As you can imagine 

| am very disappointed with the letter 

| received from your office in 

regards to the classification of our parcel. 

| did not ask for a review on the 

classification, nor do 

| agree with the decision. Our classification was set after appeal 

the years before and should not, cannot, be changed per our attorney. 

| appealed solely the value assessment of a new barn we built. 

Not the 

classification. Please tell me who authorized this change. 

Nonetheless, the principle residence vs commercial is not even an issue as we are 

not zoned commercial. 

In addition we are a certified farm through the state of michigan for agricultural 

purposes, the breeding and boarding of livestock. 

Please advise what the next step should be as 

| need to appeal and fight this issue 

with your office. 

Thank you for your time. 

| know our situation is a unique one. 

Jim Daratony

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RE: 2026 Board of review decision on parcel #G-07-26-200-010 

From: B Renius <brenius@limatownshipmi.gov> 

To: jimdaratony@aol.com 

Date: May 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM 

Jim, 

Your classification has not changed. Your principal residence exemption is what changed. Our 

attorney rendered an opinion and that is what was followed after reading the law regarding the 

situation with your property. Any next step was spelled out in the paperwork that you received. 

Bryan 

Bryan Renius, MAAO 

Lima Township Assessor 

734-475-2246 (Office) 

734-347-9508 (Cell) 

PO Box 59 

Chelsea, MI 48118

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As you can imagine 

| am very disappointed with the letter 

| received from your office in regards to 

the classification of our parcel. 

| did not ask for a review on the classification, nor do 

| agree with 

the decision. Our classification was set after appeal the years before and should not, cannot, be 

changed per our attorney. 

| appealed solely the value assessment of a new barn we built. 

Not the classification. Please tell 

me who authorized this change. 

Nonetheless, the principle residence vs commercial is not even an issue as we are not zoned 

commercial. 

In addition we are a certified farm through the state of michigan for agricultural purposes, the 

breeding and boarding of livestock. 

Please advise what the next step should be as 

| need to appeal and fight this issue with your 

office. 

Thank you for your time. 

| know our situation is a unique one. 

Jim Daratony

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

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. 

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 

Township 

G -07-26-200-010 

City 

- WASHTENAW 

4. 

Street address of property (Provide a Complete Address) 

555 S DANCER RD 

5. 

Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

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

7. 

Owner's Daylime Telephone Number 

555 DANCER LLC 

AXX-XX- 

8. 

Name of Ce-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 properly address (street or RR, city, stale, Zip code) 

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

[Tl 

a. The owner is not a Michigan resident. 

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

[7] 

© The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. 

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

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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

James Daratony,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Township Of Lima,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See 

TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing 

fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, 

the payment may not be made via e-filing.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Page 2 of 2

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 5, 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

James Daratony,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Township Of Lima,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See 

TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing 

fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, 

the payment may not be made via e-filing.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Page 2 of 2

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 5, 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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

James

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Daratony

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

555 Dancer Rd.

City or Town

Chelsea

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48118

Telephone Number

7343952633

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

jimdaratony@aol.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

G-07-26-200-010

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

555 Dancer Rd.

Chelsea

Michigan

48118

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Lima (WASHTENAW)

County:

Washtenaw

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The township incorrectly reduced our principal residence exemption from 100% to 6%, claiming commercial use. The same parcel has 115 acres that we use for 

our personal horses (we have 4 daughters that ride horses along with my wife) which carries much of the value of the parcel. The building we live in is shared 

with commercial use probably around 50% personal use, 50% commercial at the most, a big difference from only 6% personal as they indicate.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

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

2026-04-27

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes

 

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

James Daratony

/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

James Daratony,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Township Of Lima,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 1, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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James Daratony

555 Dancer Rd.

Chelsea , MI 48118

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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

James Daratony,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000982

Township Of Lima,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 1, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

James

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Daratony

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

555 Dancer Rd.

City or Town

Chelsea

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48118

Telephone Number

7343952633

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

jimdaratony@aol.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

G-07-26-200-010

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

555 Dancer Rd.

Chelsea

Michigan

48118

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Lima (WASHTENAW)

County:

Washtenaw

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The township incorrectly reduced our principal residence exemption from 100% to 6%, claiming commercial use. The same parcel has 115 acres that we use for 

our personal horses (we have 4 daughters that ride horses along with my wife) which carries much of the value of the parcel. The building we live in is shared 

with commercial use probably around 50% personal use, 50% commercial at the most, a big difference from only 6% personal as they indicate.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2026

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

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

2026-04-27

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes

 

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

James Daratony

/s/

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