Lynette Goins, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Lynette Goins
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003209-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/23/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Order Setting Aside P Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/23/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/22/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/22/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/22/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/20/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
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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 Lynette Goins, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner filed an appeal on June 20, 2025, protesting the denial of a poverty exemption. On August 22, 2025, the Tribunal entered an order holding Petitioner in default for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e. March Board of Review (MBOR) results. On September 16, 2025, Respondent submitted their answer which stated Petitioner had been granted 100% exemption and included a copy of the MBOR results, confirming this decision. Although the default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As such, the default shall be cured, and inasmuch as the MBOR results negate any matter in controversy, the Tribunal finds dismissal of this appeal appropriate. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 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,
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MTT Docket No. 25-003209 Page 2 of 2 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: September 23, 2025 By _____________________________ kac 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 Lynette Goins, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner filed an appeal on June 20, 2025, protesting the denial of a poverty exemption. On August 22, 2025, the Tribunal entered an order holding Petitioner in default for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e. March Board of Review (MBOR) results. On September 16, 2025, Respondent submitted their answer which stated Petitioner had been granted 100% exemption and included a copy of the MBOR results, confirming this decision. Although the default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As such, the default shall be cured, and inasmuch as the MBOR results negate any matter in controversy, the Tribunal finds dismissal of this appeal appropriate. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 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,
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MTT Docket No. 25-003209 Page 2 of 2 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: September 23, 2025 By _____________________________ kac 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
Lynette Goins
,
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
Petitioner(s)
v
MTT Docket No.25-003209
City of Detroit
A
Respondent(s)
PROOF OF SERVICE
Sandra Stafford
states that on 09/16/2025
he/she
[Name of person serving/mailing petition]
[date of service]
served a copy of the answer
relative to the above-captioned matter upon:
[Provide name and address of the party/people being served]
Michigan Tax Tribunal
P.O. Box 30232
Lansing, MI 48909
[Signature of person {fb is serving/mailing copy]
Sandra L. Stafford
[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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 48906Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Lynette Goins i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket N0.25-003209 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Sandra Stafford states that on 09/16/2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Lynette Goins 15853 Eastburn | Detroit, Ml 48205 dnd Bus [Signature of person WHo is serving/mailing copy] Sandra L. Stafford [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 25-003209 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information First Name M.L Last Name City of Detroit Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) CAYMC, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 804 City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit MI 148226 Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.1. Last Name Sandra L Stafford Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route} CAYMC, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 801 City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit MI 148226 Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes O No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. Oves [no Not Applicable
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Petitioner was granted 100% exemption MBOR 2025. Petitioner is a carry forward; no application filed. | am uncertain as to the reason for the appeal. 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)? O Yes [m] No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Od March Od July O December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? O Yes O No *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? [ml] Yes O No If yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the nt(s) at issue ned as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? O Yes [ml] No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? [ves [No If so, what is the issue date? 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? O Yes O No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March O July O December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? [| Yes [ma] No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March [| July O 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: Real Personal (check one) O Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Section 6: Valuation Information +use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 22012196. Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: $0 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: $0 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $52,673.00 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR
Lynette Goins
,
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
Petitioner(s)
v
MTT Docket No.25-003209
City of Detroit
A
Respondent(s)
PROOF OF SERVICE
Sandra Stafford
states that on 09/16/2025
he/she
[Name of person serving/mailing petition]
[date of service]
served a copy of the answer
relative to the above-captioned matter upon:
[Provide name and address of the party/people being served]
Michigan Tax Tribunal
P.O. Box 30232
Lansing, MI 48909
[Signature of person {fb is serving/mailing copy]
Sandra L. Stafford
[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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 48906Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Lynette Goins i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket N0.25-003209 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Sandra Stafford states that on 09/16/2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Lynette Goins 15853 Eastburn | Detroit, Ml 48205 dnd Bus [Signature of person WHo is serving/mailing copy] Sandra L. Stafford [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 25-003209 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information First Name M.L Last Name City of Detroit Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) CAYMC, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 804 City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit MI 148226 Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.1. Last Name Sandra L Stafford Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route} CAYMC, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 801 City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit MI 148226 Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes O No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. Oves [no Not Applicable
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Petitioner was granted 100% exemption MBOR 2025. Petitioner is a carry forward; no application filed. | am uncertain as to the reason for the appeal. 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)? O Yes [m] No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Od March Od July O December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? O Yes O No *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? [ml] Yes O No If yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the nt(s) at issue ned as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? O Yes [ml] No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? [ves [No If so, what is the issue date? 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? O Yes O No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March O July O December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? [| Yes [ma] No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March [| July O 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: Real Personal (check one) O Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Section 6: Valuation Information +use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 22012196. Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: $0 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: $0 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $52,673.00 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003209 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 Sandra M.I. Last Name Stafford Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Coleman A Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 313-628-2402 Fax Number E-mail Address Sandra.Stafford@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 Petitioner was granted 100% exemption MBOR 2025. Petitioner is a carry forward; no application filed. I am uncertain as to the reason for the appeal. 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? 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? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: December 10, 2024 IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR 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: 22012196. Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: $0 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: $0 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $52,673.00 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. $26,226.50 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/ Sandra L. Stafford
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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 Lynette Goins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 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: August 22, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003209 Page 2 of 5 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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Lynette Goins 15853 Eastburn Detroit , MI 48205
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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 Lynette Goins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 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: August 22, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 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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MTT Docket No. 25-003209 Page 5 of 5 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
JUN 2 4 2025
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
.
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes,
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 or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. if you do not
submit this document, you may be held in defauit,
Section 1:
Petitioner's Contact Information
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Last Name/Company Name
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Telephone Number
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Fax Number
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E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
Flrst Name
Mi
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [T] ves*
[J] No**Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check
all that apply)
{J True Cash and Taxable Value
B Povarty Exemption
[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[7] Disabled Veterans Exemption
[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value
[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a
[J Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
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Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
Did you protest the assessment at
a Board of Review (BOR)?
[i] Yes
[i] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision:
[_] March
[ma] July
[J December
if No, check the applicable reason(s):
Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
O0 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
[| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
)Page 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
.,
GRETCHENWHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON [. BROWN, DPA
[5
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels,
Parcel Identification Number:
Fa
2 loR SEE
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Vaiue (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
What do you belleve is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
Muitiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value.
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dept of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal®
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Pera
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
i
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Porsgre!
(check one)
&
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
{checkone)
If improved property, how
is the property currently being used?
CMe,
if improved property, for what use was the property designed?
Yesiclen yieldPage 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes 0 No Are you appealing ONLY the denial ofa Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? Yes [] No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. : ] : i ] The filing fee Is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vaiue In contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your fillng fee, plus $26.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $4,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is; $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $600,000.00 $200.00 $0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vaiue in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above, if your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does
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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 Lynette Goins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: August 22, 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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Lynette Goins 15853 Eastburn Detroit , MI 48205
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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 Lynette Goins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003209 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: August 22, 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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RECEIVED
JUN 2 4 2025
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
.
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes,
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 or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. if you do not
submit this document, you may be held in defauit,
Section 1:
Petitioner's Contact Information
FirstName
[XN
Last Name/Company Name
z He
m
ANIA
Gogns
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box cE
o 58 55
€
« 2
>
v r AN
ZIP Code
2
&
=
Oe rye (C
i)
HEROS
Telephone Number
5
-
a
Fax Number
,
5
95
§) 9
nh
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
Flrst Name
Mi
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [T] ves*
[J] No**Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check
all that apply)
{J True Cash and Taxable Value
B Povarty Exemption
[0 Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[7] Disabled Veterans Exemption
[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value
[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a
[J Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
|
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Fev “Fle
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70 tp vs
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NE
Eecen
vines 213, 00
|
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[do
psa
pC
3
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+ h e
qe pe iC
+
deferiel,
ba
0 View
\
.
hard To qed + H095 repaid be fees
~ ha R GY.
(TYyY pe cl
.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
Did you protest the assessment at
a Board of Review (BOR)?
[i] Yes
[i] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision:
[_] March
[ma] July
[J December
if No, check the applicable reason(s):
Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
O0 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
[| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
)Page 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
.,
GRETCHENWHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON [. BROWN, DPA
[5
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels,
Parcel Identification Number:
Fa
2 loR SEE
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Vaiue (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
What do you belleve is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
Muitiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value.
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dept of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal®
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Pera
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
i
What do you believe is the property's classification?
Real
Porsgre!
(check one)
&
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
{checkone)
If improved property, how
is the property currently being used?
CMe,
if improved property, for what use was the property designed?
Yesiclen yieldPage 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes 0 No Are you appealing ONLY the denial ofa Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? Yes [] No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. : ] : i ] The filing fee Is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vaiue In contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your fillng fee, plus $26.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $4,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is; $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $600,000.00 $200.00 $0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vaiue in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above, if your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does
Page 5
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