Jordan Graves, 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

Jordan Graves, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 25-003399

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

has filed a Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Petitioner’s motion was filed prior to the 

answer being filed. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Jordan Graves, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 25-003399

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

has filed a Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Petitioner’s motion was filed prior to the 

answer being filed. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

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

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

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Jordan

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Graves

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

324 Kenilworth St

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48202

Telephone Number

517-745-2017

Fax Number

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

jorgrav@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

01003047.

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

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

320 Kenilworth St

Detroit

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48202

Taxing Authority:

City of Detroit (Wayne)

County:

Wayne

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The removal and denial of the PRE were a direct result of my failure to respond to a mail-in audit notice. I did not intentionally fail to respond. The reason for the 

delayed receipt and subsequent inability to respond in a timely manner is due to a discrepancy in the property's mailing address.

The property in question is a two-unit dwelling. While the official tax parcel address is 320 Kenilworth St, I receive all of my mail at 324 Kenilworth St. The audit 

notice was sent to the official property address and was not forwarded or delivered to my specific unit in a timely manner. I was not notified of the audit and its time-

sensitive deadline until after the response period had already passed.

As the property owner, I have continuously resided at this address as my principal residence throughout the entire audit period in question. The inability to respond to 

the audit was a procedural issue related to a mailing address error, not a reflection of my eligibility for the exemption.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2022, 2023

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

1/2/2024

Fee Information

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

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Jordan Graves

/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

Jordan Graves,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003399

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: September 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Jordan Graves,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003399

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: September 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

 

_____________________________, 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

 

MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL 

 

1. I wish to withdraw my appeal in the above-captioned docket. 

 

2. Good cause exists to grant withdrawal because: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. I ask this Tribunal to grant my request to withdraw the appeal and dismiss the above-

captioned docket. 

 

Please select one of the following: 

 

__ I am filing this Motion to Withdraw before Respondent filed an Answer or a responsive 

motion with the Tribunal. 

__ I am filing this Motion to Withdraw after Respondent has filed an Answer or Responsive 

Motion with the Tribunal. I attached to this Motion Respondent’s written consent to withdraw my 

petition, or I shall grant Respondent the opportunity to object to this withdrawal. 

 

__________________________ 

 

________________________________ 

 

Party/Representative (sign here) 

 

Print name of person signing 

 

 

 

 

I certify that on this date I served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

 

 

___________________________ 

 _____________________________________ 

Date 

 

 

 

 

 

(sign here) 

Jordan Graves

25-003399

City of Detroit

Petitioner wishes to have the matter resolved in a separate legal proceeding, 

which has been initiated to address all financial affairs.

x

Jordan Graves

9/16/2025

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46.44 

CITY OF DETROIT 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 

COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER 

2 

WOODWARD AVE., SUITE 804 

DETROIT, MI 48226 

PHONE 313-224-3035 

FAX: 313-224-4270 

E- Mail: AssessersPREAudit@detroilmi.gov 

Principal Residence Exemption ( PRE) Denial Notice 

Dat

e: 1/2/2024 

Parcel #:01003047. 

GRAVES, JORDAN 

Taxpayer Name: 

Property Address: 320 

KENILWORTH 

DETROIT MI 48202 

Dear taxpayer: 

I3ased upon the Principal Residence Exemption ( PRE) Audit that was conducted, the Principal Residence Exemption for the 

above property has been denied. Please find enclosed with this letter; Notice of Denial Principal Residence Exemption 

Form 2742. 

If you disagree with this denial, you may submit an appeal to the Residential/ Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal within 35 days of the denial date. Request can be sent to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansintz, 

Michigan 48909 or electronically using the online petition forms at \vww.michigan.govitaxtribismall-claims 

If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact us at 313-224-3035 or via email at 

AssessorsPREAudit(a'detroitmi.wv 

SECTION 2 

Applicable PRE Adjustments 

2023 PRE Adjustment 

2022 PRE Adjustment 

50.00 

2021 PRE Adjustment 

Orig PRE 

50.00 

0 

Ad' PRE 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

2020 PRE Adjustment 

0 

0.00 

Thank you 

V . t Detroit Office of the Assess,:r

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

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

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

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Jordan

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Graves

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

324 Kenilworth St

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48202

Telephone Number

517-745-2017

Fax Number

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

jorgrav@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

01003047.

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

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

320 Kenilworth St

Detroit

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48202

Taxing Authority:

City of Detroit (Wayne)

County:

Wayne

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The removal and denial of the PRE were a direct result of my failure to respond to a mail-in audit notice. I did not intentionally fail to respond. The reason for the 

delayed receipt and subsequent inability to respond in a timely manner is due to a discrepancy in the property's mailing address.

The property in question is a two-unit dwelling. While the official tax parcel address is 320 Kenilworth St, I receive all of my mail at 324 Kenilworth St. The audit 

notice was sent to the official property address and was not forwarded or delivered to my specific unit in a timely manner. I was not notified of the audit and its time-

sensitive deadline until after the response period had already passed.

As the property owner, I have continuously resided at this address as my principal residence throughout the entire audit period in question. The inability to respond to 

the audit was a procedural issue related to a mailing address error, not a reflection of my eligibility for the exemption.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2022, 2023

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

1/2/2024

Fee Information

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

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Jordan Graves

/s/

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