Johnstone Estates LLC, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent

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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

Johnstone Estates LLC,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-003195

City of Detroit, 

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:

October 21, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

1:45 PM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

98265868 

 

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.

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MTT Docket No. 25-003195

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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

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RECEIVED 

DEC 19 2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY ARFARSAN TARAREBRHNSown, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

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Petitioner(s) 

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MTT Docket No._2 5.003193 

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Respondent(s) 

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*A copy of this request must also be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

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, M! 48906 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

) 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Lynnette Rhymes 

states that on 10/29/2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the respondent's answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

PO. Box 1813 

Warren, Mi 48090 

Loppnettes 

prea 

[Signature of peréon who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST 

P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 « 517-335-9760

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 10/01/2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 10/27/2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Did not receive on time, due to a system error. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Party/Representativé (sign here) 

Lynnette Rhymes 

| 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

10/29/2025 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Date 

=~ 

(sign here) 

~ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003195 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submita 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. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

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

County: 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

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

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Lynnette 

Rhymes 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Detroit 

MI 

48226 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

|} Yes 

[v)) No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[J Yes 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND

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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 

Johnstone Estates LLC, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

 

On October 29, 2025, Respondent’s filed a motion requesting the Tribunal set aside the 

default entered in this case on October 1, 2025. 

 

Petitioner has not filed a response to the motion. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Respondent 

was held in default because Respondent failed to file an answer to the petition. 

Respondent failed to respond and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to 

cure on October 27, 2025. Having now filed an answer, motion to set aside default, 

paid the required motion filing fee, and proof that the motion was served on Petitioner, 

Respondent has complied with the Tribunal’s orders as required by TTR 237. As such, 

the Tribunal finds good cause to grant the motion and set aside the default. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. 

 

 

Entered: December 3, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

smm 

 

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 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

) 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Lynnette Rhymes 

states that on 10/29/2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the respondent's answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

PO. Box 1813 

Warren, Mi 48090 

Loppnettes 

prea 

[Signature of peréon who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST 

P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 « 517-335-9760

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 10/01/2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 10/27/2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Did not receive on time, due to a system error. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Party/Representativé (sign here) 

Lynnette Rhymes 

| 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

10/29/2025 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Date 

=~ 

(sign here) 

~ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003195 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submita 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. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

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

County: 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

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

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Lynnette 

Rhymes 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Detroit 

MI 

48226 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

|} Yes 

[v)) No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[J Yes 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND

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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

Johnstone Estates LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and 

finds that:

Respondent has filed a Motion to Set Aside Default with no filing fee. You were, 

however, required to pay a fee for the filing of the motion. 

If you want the Tribunal to take action on the motion, you are required to pay the $25.00 

filing fee due and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been 

notified of that payment within 14 days.

If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 

days, you will be required to refile the motion with the full filing fee. The refiled motion 

will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may 

not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or 

designated delivery service.

Entered: October 29, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

Johnstone Estates LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and 

finds that:

Respondent has filed a Motion to Set Aside Default with no filing fee. You were, 

however, required to pay a fee for the filing of the motion. 

If you want the Tribunal to take action on the motion, you are required to pay the $25.00 

filing fee due and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been 

notified of that payment within 14 days.

If the required filing fee is not paid and/or the required notice is not submitted within 14 

days, you will be required to refile the motion with the full filing fee. The refiled motion 

will be considered filed as of the date of the refiling. Unfortunately, the payment may 

not be made via e-filing; the fee, paid by check or money order, must be sent by mail or 

designated delivery service.

Entered: October 29, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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MTT Docket No. 25-003195

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Curtis Winnie

Curtis Winnie

PO Box 1813

Warren , MI 48090

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MTT Docket No. 25-003195

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Johnstone Estates LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the

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STATE OF

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

) 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Lynnette Rhymes 

states that on 10/29/2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the respondent's answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

PO. Box 1813 

Warren, Mi 48090 

Loppnettes 

prea 

[Signature of peréon who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST 

P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 « 517-335-9760

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 10/01/2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 10/27/2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Did not receive on time, due to a system error. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Party/Representativé (sign here) 

Lynnette Rhymes 

| 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

10/29/2025 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Date 

=~ 

(sign here) 

~ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003195 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submita 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. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

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

County: 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

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

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Lynnette 

Rhymes 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Detroit 

MI 

48226 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

|} Yes 

[v)) No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[J Yes 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND

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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

Johnstone Estates LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

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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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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

) 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Lynnette Rhymes 

states that on 10/29/2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the respondent's answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

PO. Box 1813 

Warren, Mi 48090 

Loppnettes 

prea 

[Signature of peréon who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynnette Rhymes 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST 

P.O. BOX 30232 « LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 « 517-335-9760

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Johnstone Estates LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 10/01/2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 10/27/2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Did not receive on time, due to a system error. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Party/Representativé (sign here) 

Lynnette Rhymes 

| 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

10/29/2025 

Lynnette Rhymes 

Date 

=~ 

(sign here) 

~ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

ACTING DIRECTOR 

SUZANNE SONNEBORN 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003195 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submita 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. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

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

County: 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

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

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Lynnette 

Rhymes 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Detroit 

MI 

48226 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

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

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

|} Yes 

[v)) No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[J Yes 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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ABET B 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND

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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. 25-003195

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne)

First Name

Lynette

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

Rhymes

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

2 Woodward Ave

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-224-3081

Fax Number

313-224-9400

E-mail Address

lynette.rhymes@detroitmi.gov

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

First Name

Lynnette 

M.I.

Last Name

Rhymes

Firm Name (if any)

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

2 Woodward Ave Ste 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

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

In accordance with the Michigan Constitution, a transfer of ownership will cause the taxable value of the transferred property to uncap in the calendar year 

following the year of the transfer of ownership, unless otherwise exempt from uncapping. There was no documentation received showing any affiliation between 

the grantor and the grantee that would make the transfer exempt from uncapping.

Since the transfer happened on 12/28/2024, the property uncapped for 2025. 

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)? No

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *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? 

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

No

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?

211.27a

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

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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 

Johnstone Estates LLC, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Respondent in default on October 1, 2025, because they failed to file an 

answer.1 Respondent was required to cure the default within 14 days, has had ample 

time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the 

Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Respondent’s failure 

to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established 

a history of deliberate delay that would justify the scheduling of a default hearing for 

failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file an Answer for Valuation Appeal, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) 

pay the $25.00 fee for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served 

on Petitioner. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry 

of this order.3 

 

Failure to comply with this order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as 

provided by TTR 237.4 

 

Entered: October 27, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

1 The order further stated, “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 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

3 “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). 

4 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Johnstone Estates LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an 

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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.i 

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).

By:_______________________________

Entered: October 1, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

i “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

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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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Curtis Winnie

Curtis Winnie

PO Box 1813

Warren , MI 48090

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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

Johnstone Estates LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an 

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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.ii 

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

motion to set aside the

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

Phone: (313) 628-0722 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

www.detroitmi.gov 

Testurty Assimsinent 

Board of Review 

var 

DETROIT 

Ee 

05/17/2025 

RECEIVED 

JUN 1-8 2025 

JOHNSTONE ESTATES LLC 

PO BOX 1813 

MI 

WARREN MI 48090 

CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

RE: 

2025 

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

M-007859 

The March Board of Review has considered he appeal on the 2025 assessment for the below described property 

and concluded that: 

FINDING OF FACTS: 

1. 

Parcel Number: 

210713566. 

2. 

Property Address: 

11049 COLLEGE 

3. 

District: 

4 

4. 

Property Classification: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Ad Valorem 

6. 

Principle Residence Exemption: 

100% 

5. 

Property Legal Description: 

N COLLEGE 1157 DRENNAN & SELDONS LASAILE COLLEGE PK SUBNO 1148 P98 PLATS, WC R 21/742 39 

X 131 

6. 

Petitioner timely filed an appeal to the March Board of Review. 

7. The March Board 

of Review considered 

(if any) petitioner's and/or duly authorized representative evidence 

and/or testimony. The March Board of Review considered facts presented as on the assessment roll and/or any 

recommendations offered by the Office of the Assessor. 

CONCLUSION: 

Taxable Value Uncapping due to Proposal /\ of 1994 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

39,200 

39,200 

2025 

Taxable Value 

15,402 

39,200 

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the March Board of Review, submit this notice and complete the enclosed 

small claims form to appeal to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing 

M1 48909 

May 31st 

of the current year for properties classified 

as:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Praperty 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 JU 

. 

[AN 

“Tlast Name/Company Name 

URS 

Larose, \ Sclstne otutes LLL 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

Po Nox 

\3V% 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

LW ACN 

Mi 

Yg040 

Telephone Number 

AUB -4AS- G41 

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

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

First Name 

MA 

Last Name 

Firm Name {if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

(f you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] ves* ™ No** 

appealing? 

*if yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

\ 

*#|f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address {No., out, City, ST, ZIP) 

{if multiple, 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 al that apply) 

Brrue Cash and Taxable Value 

[0 Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled

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STATE

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

Phone: (313) 628-0722 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

www.detroitmi.gov 

Testurty Assimsinent 

Board of Review 

var 

DETROIT 

Ee 

05/17/2025 

RECEIVED 

JUN 1-8 2025 

JOHNSTONE ESTATES LLC 

PO BOX 1813 

MI 

WARREN MI 48090 

CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

RE: 

2025 

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

M-007859 

The March Board of Review has considered he appeal on the 2025 assessment for the below described property 

and concluded that: 

FINDING OF FACTS: 

1. 

Parcel Number: 

210713566. 

2. 

Property Address: 

11049 COLLEGE 

3. 

District: 

4 

4. 

Property Classification: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Ad Valorem 

6. 

Principle Residence Exemption: 

100% 

5. 

Property Legal Description: 

N COLLEGE 1157 DRENNAN & SELDONS LASAILE COLLEGE PK SUBNO 1148 P98 PLATS, WC R 21/742 39 

X 131 

6. 

Petitioner timely filed an appeal to the March Board of Review. 

7. The March Board 

of Review considered 

(if any) petitioner's and/or duly authorized representative evidence 

and/or testimony. The March Board of Review considered facts presented as on the assessment roll and/or any 

recommendations offered by the Office of the Assessor. 

CONCLUSION: 

Taxable Value Uncapping due to Proposal /\ of 1994 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

39,200 

39,200 

2025 

Taxable Value 

15,402 

39,200 

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the March Board of Review, submit this notice and complete the enclosed 

small claims form to appeal to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing 

M1 48909 

May 31st 

of the current year for properties classified 

as:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Praperty 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 JU 

. 

[AN 

“Tlast Name/Company Name 

URS 

Larose, \ Sclstne otutes LLL 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

Po Nox 

\3V% 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

LW ACN 

Mi 

Yg040 

Telephone Number 

AUB -4AS- G41 

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

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

First Name 

MA 

Last Name 

Firm Name {if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

(f you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] ves* ™ No** 

appealing? 

*if yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

\ 

*#|f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address {No., out, City, ST, ZIP) 

{if multiple, 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 al that apply) 

Brrue Cash and Taxable Value 

[0 Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled

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STATE

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ST

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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

Johnstone Estates,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

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 21, 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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Curtis Winnie

Curtis Winnie

PO Box 1813

Warren , MI 48090

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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

Johnstone Estates,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003195

City of Detroit,

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 21, 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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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

Phone: (313) 628-0722 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

www.detroitmi.gov 

Testurty Assimsinent 

Board of Review 

var 

DETROIT 

Ee 

05/17/2025 

RECEIVED 

JUN 1-8 2025 

JOHNSTONE ESTATES LLC 

PO BOX 1813 

MI 

WARREN MI 48090 

CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

RE: 

2025 

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

M-007859 

The March Board of Review has considered he appeal on the 2025 assessment for the below described property 

and concluded that: 

FINDING OF FACTS: 

1. 

Parcel Number: 

210713566. 

2. 

Property Address: 

11049 COLLEGE 

3. 

District: 

4 

4. 

Property Classification: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Ad Valorem 

6. 

Principle Residence Exemption: 

100% 

5. 

Property Legal Description: 

N COLLEGE 1157 DRENNAN & SELDONS LASAILE COLLEGE PK SUBNO 1148 P98 PLATS, WC R 21/742 39 

X 131 

6. 

Petitioner timely filed an appeal to the March Board of Review. 

7. The March Board 

of Review considered 

(if any) petitioner's and/or duly authorized representative evidence 

and/or testimony. The March Board of Review considered facts presented as on the assessment roll and/or any 

recommendations offered by the Office of the Assessor. 

CONCLUSION: 

Taxable Value Uncapping due to Proposal /\ of 1994 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

39,200 

39,200 

2025 

Taxable Value 

15,402 

39,200 

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the March Board of Review, submit this notice and complete the enclosed 

small claims form to appeal to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing 

M1 48909 

May 31st 

of the current year for properties classified 

as:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Praperty 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 JU 

. 

[AN 

“Tlast Name/Company Name 

URS 

Larose, \ Sclstne otutes LLL 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route) 

Po Nox 

\3V% 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

LW ACN 

Mi 

Yg040 

Telephone Number 

AUB -4AS- G41 

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

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

First Name 

MA 

Last Name 

Firm Name {if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

(f you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] ves* ™ No** 

appealing? 

*if yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

\ 

*#|f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address {No., out, City, ST, ZIP) 

{if multiple, 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 al that apply) 

Brrue Cash and Taxable Value 

[0 Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled

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STATE

Page 5

ST

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