Limuel Hubbard, 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 

Limuel Hubbard, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it has no authority over 

Petitioner’s appeal because it was not filed within 30 days of the issuance of the 

December Board of Review (BOR) Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. On March 

10, 2026, the Tribunal issued an order holding Petitioner in default for failing to submit a 

copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., December BOR Decision.1 Although 

Petitioner failed to respond, the petition indicates that Petitioner is appealing the denial 

of a poverty exemption under MCL 211.7u, which was issued by the December BOR on 

December 9, 2025. Petitioner did not file this appeal until January 22, 2026, and 

inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard a 

statutory filing deadline, it has no authority to grant Petitioner the relief requested.2 

Petitioner’s appeal is barred by the statute of limitations. 

 

The Tribunal notes that the petition contends that sufficient notice was not sent to 

Petitioner because the notice was not delivered to Petitioner until January 7, 2026. This 

contention of improper notice, if actionable, would require a determination by an 

applicable authority that the purported error resulted in a due process violation. As 

explained above, the Tribunal lacks any equitable authority to consider a potential due-

process violation. Jurisdiction as a result of a failure of a unit of government to comply 

with a statutory obligation, if there was any, may be vested upon the Tribunal by a 

judicial body only as a matter of equity. Lacking jurisdiction, the only appropriate action 

is dismissal. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 

 

 

1 Petitioner would be subject to extended default if this case were to continue for failing to respond to the 

default. Should Petitioner choose to appeal this decision, Petitioner may file a copy of the December 

BOR Decision, showing the petition was timely filed, along with a Motion for Reconsideration. 

2 See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__ (2025). See also Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 

Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v 

Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008), noting that the Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized 

by statute and do not include powers of equity.

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

 

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: April 13, 2026 

 

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

kac/jc 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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

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

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

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

First Name: 

M.I.: 

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 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

26-000256-TT

Detroit

Michigan 48226

Raivyn

Roberts

Detroit

Michigan 48226

22045671.

The appellant was denied due to the failure to provide required documentation, 

specifically proof of income for 2024 for all household members 18 and older, in 

accordance with program guidelines. 

 

The application was received on 7/18/2026. Multiple requests were made to obtain the 

missing documentation; however, no response was received. As a result, the application

 was denied during the December Board of Review.

City of Detroit

2 WOODWARD AVE

3138580643

TAXTRIBUNAL@DETROITMI.GOV

2 WOODWARD AVE

3138580643

TAXTRIBUNAL@DETROITMI.GOV

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

Yes 

No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

July 

December 

Date the BOR decision was issued: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

Signature *Required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ 





Raivyn Roberts 

12/9/25

2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO 

POVERTY EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing this Small Claims answer form. For questions that 

are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal’s website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the completed 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: Respondent’s Contact Information: If the respondent is a unit of 

government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of 

government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). If the respondent is 

not a unit of government, Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., taxpayer) filing the 

answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number for the 

respondent. 

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

Information: If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented 

by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the 

petition. If Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does 

not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer 

to the petition. If Respondent is using an attorney or authorized representative, that 

attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 

2 of the Answer Form. If Respondent elects to have an attorney or authorized 

representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and 

documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or Respondent’s attorney or 

authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that 

email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. Once 

an email address is provided, a request to opt out of electronic service must be made in 

writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

 

Parcel Identification Number: Provide the parcel number of the property being 

appealed. 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent’s 

answer to the appeal and any necessary explanation.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues: 

 

Did Petitioner request a poverty exemption at a BOR: Indicate whether 

Petitioner requested a poverty exemption at a BOR. 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If Petitioner requested a poverty 

exemption at a BOR, indicate whether the application was considered by the 

March, July, or December BOR. 

 

Date the BOR decision was issued: Identify the date the BOR decision was 

issued. 

 

Tax year(s) denied: Identify the tax years for which a poverty exemption was 

denied. 

Signature: If Respondent is unrepresented, Respondent must sign the answer form. If 

an attorney or other authorized representative is identified in Section 2 of the answer 

form, the petition form must be signed by that representative and not Respondent. A 

unit of government must be represented. 

REMINDERS: 

You must submit the original, completed, signed answer form to the Tribunal. You 

should also keep a copy for yourself. 

The Tribunal will issue a Notice of Filing after an answer is filed and indicate the case is 

ready for the scheduling of a hearing. 

The Tribunal will send a notice of hearing to the parties no less than 45 days in advance 

of the hearing. 

To check the status of your appeal, visit our

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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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

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 an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: April 6, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

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

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MTT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

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

First Name: 

M.I.: 

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 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

26-000256-TT

Detroit

Michigan 48226

Raivyn

Roberts

Detroit

Michigan 48226

22045671.

The appellant was denied due to the failure to provide required documentation, 

specifically proof of income for 2024 for all household members 18 and older, in 

accordance with program guidelines. 

 

The application was received on 7/18/2026. Multiple requests were made to obtain the 

missing documentation; however, no response was received. As a result, the application

 was denied during the December Board of Review.

City of Detroit

2 WOODWARD AVE

3138580643

TAXTRIBUNAL@DETROITMI.GOV

2 WOODWARD AVE

3138580643

TAXTRIBUNAL@DETROITMI.GOV

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

Yes 

No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

July 

December 

Date the BOR decision was issued: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

Signature *Required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ 





Raivyn Roberts 

12/9/25

2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO 

POVERTY EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing this Small Claims answer form. For questions that 

are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal’s website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the completed 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: Respondent’s Contact Information: If the respondent is a unit of 

government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of 

government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). If the respondent is 

not a unit of government, Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., taxpayer) filing the 

answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number for the 

respondent. 

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

Information: If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented 

by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the 

petition. If Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does 

not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer 

to the petition. If Respondent is using an attorney or authorized representative, that 

attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 

2 of the Answer Form. If Respondent elects to have an attorney or authorized 

representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and 

documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or Respondent’s attorney or 

authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that 

email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. Once 

an email address is provided, a request to opt out of electronic service must be made in 

writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

 

Parcel Identification Number: Provide the parcel number of the property being 

appealed. 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent’s 

answer to the appeal and any necessary explanation.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues: 

 

Did Petitioner request a poverty exemption at a BOR: Indicate whether 

Petitioner requested a poverty exemption at a BOR. 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If Petitioner requested a poverty 

exemption at a BOR, indicate whether the application was considered by the 

March, July, or December BOR. 

 

Date the BOR decision was issued: Identify the date the BOR decision was 

issued. 

 

Tax year(s) denied: Identify the tax years for which a poverty exemption was 

denied. 

Signature: If Respondent is unrepresented, Respondent must sign the answer form. If 

an attorney or other authorized representative is identified in Section 2 of the answer 

form, the petition form must be signed by that representative and not Respondent. A 

unit of government must be represented. 

REMINDERS: 

You must submit the original, completed, signed answer form to the Tribunal. You 

should also keep a copy for yourself. 

The Tribunal will issue a Notice of Filing after an answer is filed and indicate the case is 

ready for the scheduling of a hearing. 

The Tribunal will send a notice of hearing to the parties no less than 45 days in advance 

of the hearing. 

To check the status of your appeal, visit our

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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. 26-000256

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

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

First Name

Raivyn

M.I.

Last Name

Roberts

Firm Name (if any)

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

2 WOODWARD AVE

SUITE 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-858-0643

Fax Number

E-mail Address

RAIVYN.ROBERTS@DETROITMI.GOV

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

Yes

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

The appellant was denied due to the failure to provide required documentation, specifically proof of income for 2024 for all household members 18 and older, in 

accordance with program guidelines. 

The application was received on 7/18/2026. Multiple requests were made to obtain the missing documentation; however, no response was received. As a result, the 

application was denied during the December Board of Review.

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)? 

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?

Michigan

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?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: December

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

12/9/26

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? 

Yes

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

December

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 APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

22045671.

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

28400

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

14579

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

56754

Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

28400

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Raivyn Roberts

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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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

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: March 10, 2026

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.

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

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: March 10, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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RECEIVED 

JAN 9,7 2026 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 

Exemption, or other exemption disputes. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 

. 

Ll 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

I 

Hobbod rd 

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

113 4a7 coals ST 

City or Town 

" 

State 

ZIP Code 

Det rol 

mi. | #¢3%7 

Telephone Number 

21% 570-003 

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

5m 

50007 gma 

fe com 

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

First Name 

M.I 

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 unfess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel identification number) oh [¢] #56 7 

/ 

Property Address (No., Steet yp 79 3 Coyle 

st. 

City or Naty Y 

County 

Sen 

evar

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oi 

mt 

AY 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

[Boor 

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Loni Nomban 157 2.09:8 guned 2 discord 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? [J Yes 

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i 7 

f sud 

7 ’ 

: 

B 

lJ 

Pd 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [] March 

O July 

[ml December 

Ldn ABR At Aad Ho go Hi co foondd og Rowiues most 

TH 

eA pee haem oN Pe APOE 

z 

Tax year(s) denied: #01 Ade 

F025” 

Fee Information 

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There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. 

Signature required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Autharized Representative’s Signature: 

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“Li muel Hof band 

METROPLEX MI 

480 

Sr. 

22 JAN 2026 

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Page 1

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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

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: March 10, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Limuel Hubbard,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000256

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: March 10, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Page 1

RECEIVED 

JAN 9,7 2026 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 

Exemption, or other exemption disputes. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 

. 

Ll 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

I 

Hobbod rd 

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

113 4a7 coals ST 

City or Town 

" 

State 

ZIP Code 

Det rol 

mi. | #¢3%7 

Telephone Number 

21% 570-003 

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

5m 

50007 gma 

fe com 

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

First Name 

M.I 

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 unfess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel identification number) oh [¢] #56 7 

/ 

Property Address (No., Steet yp 79 3 Coyle 

st. 

City or Naty Y 

County 

Sen 

evar

Page 2

oi 

mt 

AY 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

[Boor 

Raisins cates Hat 2 ded Thar py 

Loni Nomban 157 2.09:8 guned 2 discord 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? [J Yes 

fi "4 

i 7 

f sud 

7 ’ 

: 

B 

lJ 

Pd 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [] March 

O July 

[ml December 

Ldn ABR At Aad Ho go Hi co foondd og Rowiues most 

TH 

eA pee haem oN Pe APOE 

z 

Tax year(s) denied: #01 Ade 

F025” 

Fee Information 

~ 

There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. 

Signature required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Autharized Representative’s Signature: 

} 

wo Pirraned fe

Page 3

“Li muel Hof band 

METROPLEX MI 

480 

Sr. 

22 JAN 2026 

PM 10OL 

pL E—— 

I 

an 

nr 

LG I 

OTL]

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