Kamila Dakroub, Petitioner V Township Of Brighton, 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 

Kamila Dakroub, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674 

 

Brighton Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on October 8, 2024, because Petitioner did not file a copy of the notice giving 

rise to the appeal. On November 12, 2024, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner 

to cure the default by an additional 14 days and they have failed to respond. Petitioner 

has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this 

Order shall result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of 

Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the 

Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: 

 

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

This Order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

 

 

1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

2 Id. at 149.

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APPEAL RIGHTS 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. 

 

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

Entered: December 11, 2024 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

bw/jcr 

 

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

Kamila Dakroub, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674 

Township Of Brighton,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that it 

entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 8, 2024.1 Petitioner was 

required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner 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, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of 

deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with 

this Order.2 Therefore,

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

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

default: (1) file the documentation and/or petition filing fee required by the October 8, 

2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee, 

and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation and/or petition filing fee 

were served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 

days of the entry of this Order.

Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 231.3 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 12, 2024

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 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 provide 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

Kamila Dakroub, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674 

Township Of Brighton,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that it 

entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 8, 2024.4 Petitioner was 

required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner 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, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of 

deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with 

this Order.5 Therefore,

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

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

default: (1) file the documentation and/or petition filing fee required by the October 8, 

2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee, 

and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation and/or petition filing fee 

were served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 

days of the entry of this Order.

Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 231.6 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 12, 2024

4 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).” 

5 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

6 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 provide 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

Kamila Dakroub, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674 

Township Of Brighton,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that it 

entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 8, 2024.7 Petitioner was 

required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner 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, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of

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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

Kamila Dakroub,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674

Township Of Brighton,

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 277. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this Order.

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.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 8, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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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 provide 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 

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 219(5)

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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

Kamila Dakroub,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674

Township Of Brighton,

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 277. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this Order.

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.ii 

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 8, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

ii “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 219(5)

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

JUL 16 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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 

Telephone Number 

313-213-9166 

First Name 

M.1. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Kamila 

Dakroub 

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

8306 Woodland Shore Dr. 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Brighton 

MI 

148114 

Fax Number 

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

KAMILA.DAKROUB@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 

ZIP Code 

Fax Number 

Telephone Number 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

471218304036 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou 

| [] vest 

[] No** 

appealing? 

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

1 

**|f no, you must file separate appeals for each ron-contigious or non-adjaining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP} 

{if multiple, list first property's address} 

8306 WOODLAND SHORE DR 

Taxing 

Authority 

{City 

or 

Tc 

ship) 

Count; 

BRIGHTON 

LIVINGSTON 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

jv} Principat Residence Exemption 

[I] Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

[To Whom it May Concem: 

I'm writing this letler as a plea and appeal lo recent decision an a decision made regarding my taxes on a princips! residence. 

| have given il much thought and through 

consullalion | have learned that many travel nursesfhealihcare workers have principal residence. 

| was denied due to not occupying the property fulltime while 

| was working 

through COVID. 

| woud like to make a statement ragarding the decision and how disheartened 

| am thal no willingness to werk with me on this or understand my case given the 

ime: of COVID. My infenlion when changing my address in 2020 was to change my mailing address only. 

| vas going to be away from home and needed things looked after. At 

the time of COVID 

| was nol able to go inlo an office or seek direct consultation or guidance as 1 how this address change would affect my taxes. 

| will be the first to admit 

| was 

not well informed and did not know how this would affect me in the fulure and | willingly admit (0 thal mistake. COVID was a very stressful me for my family and I. 

| took care of 

my sick family members, worked, and suffered severe anxiely and depression. 

| was not thinking about my taxes at the time in regards to my mailing address change. 

tm ailing for a reconsideration, and 

1 know it has been more than 30 days, but this is a lot of money for a mistake 

| made, and 

| feel some understanding should be given 

considering COVID and the state of the nation at that ime. 

I'm having a very hard time financially and any reconsideration would be greatly appreciated 

Thank you in advance for your time. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s} denied: 

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review 

December Board of Review 

Other

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

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

the filing of this petition. 

Signature required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Kamila Dakroub 

Ist

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims petition. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the complete form to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

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

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

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

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. 

If there is more than one Petitioner, use an additional sheet of 

paper to provide the name, address, and daytime phone number for each Petitioner. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. 

If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. 

If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized

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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

Kamila Dakroub,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674

Township Of Brighton,

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 279. 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: October 8, 2024

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 provide 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

Kamila Dakroub,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003674

Township Of Brighton,

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 279. 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: October 8, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

JUL 16 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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 

Telephone Number 

313-213-9166 

First Name 

M.1. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Kamila 

Dakroub 

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

8306 Woodland Shore Dr. 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Brighton 

MI 

148114 

Fax Number 

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

KAMILA.DAKROUB@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 

ZIP Code 

Fax Number 

Telephone Number 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

471218304036 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou 

| [] vest 

[] No** 

appealing? 

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

1 

**|f no, you must file separate appeals for each ron-contigious or non-adjaining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP} 

{if multiple, list first property's address} 

8306 WOODLAND SHORE DR 

Taxing 

Authority 

{City 

or 

Tc 

ship) 

Count; 

BRIGHTON 

LIVINGSTON 

Classification of Property: 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

jv} Principat Residence Exemption 

[I] Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

[To Whom it May Concem: 

I'm writing this letler as a plea and appeal lo recent decision an a decision made regarding my taxes on a princips! residence. 

| have given il much thought and through 

consullalion | have learned that many travel nursesfhealihcare workers have principal residence. 

| was denied due to not occupying the property fulltime while 

| was working 

through COVID. 

| woud like to make a statement ragarding the decision and how disheartened 

| am thal no willingness to werk with me on this or understand my case given the 

ime: of COVID. My infenlion when changing my address in 2020 was to change my mailing address only. 

| vas going to be away from home and needed things looked after. At 

the time of COVID 

| was nol able to go inlo an office or seek direct consultation or guidance as 1 how this address change would affect my taxes. 

| will be the first to admit 

| was 

not well informed and did not know how this would affect me in the fulure and | willingly admit (0 thal mistake. COVID was a very stressful me for my family and I. 

| took care of 

my sick family members, worked, and suffered severe anxiely and depression. 

| was not thinking about my taxes at the time in regards to my mailing address change. 

tm ailing for a reconsideration, and 

1 know it has been more than 30 days, but this is a lot of money for a mistake 

| made, and 

| feel some understanding should be given 

considering COVID and the state of the nation at that ime. 

I'm having a very hard time financially and any reconsideration would be greatly appreciated 

Thank you in advance for your time. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s} denied: 

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review 

December Board of Review 

Other

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

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

the filing of this petition. 

Signature required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Kamila Dakroub 

Ist

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims petition. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the complete form to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

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

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

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

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. 

If there is more than one Petitioner, use an additional sheet of 

paper to provide the name, address, and daytime phone number for each Petitioner. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. 

If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. 

If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized

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