Lynn Marie East Petitioner V City Of Ferndale 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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

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.

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.

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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: 

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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

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.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through

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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

Lynn Marie East, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

default on September 16, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 23, 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

Lynn Marie East, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

default on September 16, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 23, 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

Lynn Marie East, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

default on September 16, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 23, 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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RECEIVED 

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SEP 21 202 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Lynn Marie East 

Petitioner(s) 

: 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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MTT Docket No. 26-002394 

City of Ferndale 

Respondent(s) 

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RESPONSE TO ORDER OF DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on September 16, 2026 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Required/requested: 

2026 March Board of Review Decision 

2026 Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

WAT 

Party/Representative (sign here) 

Lynn Marie East 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

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

the opposing party or their representative.

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2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

IM 

CITY OF FERNDALE 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

300 EAST NINE MILE ROAD 

FERNDALE MI 48220-1797 

ASTIN 

[oc Cet 

Nos, 

Here (OCD va 

NAMIE AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED 

ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EAST, LYNN 

EAST, FLOYD 

816 PEARSON ST 

FERNDALE MI 48220-1687 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

24-25-34-109-009 

816 PEARSON ST 

TIN, RITE, SEC 34 HAWTHORNE PARK SUB LOT 66 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

40] 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

| 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the 

data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of Parcel Number 24-25-34-109-009 

Board of Review Comments: 

REQUEST DENIED. REDUCTION IN MARKET VALUE NOT WARRANTED DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE 

PETITION NO. 

MBOR-LI13 

2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

145.790 

| 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

145,790 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same. no revisions have occurred 

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

145.790 

] 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

145,790 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG % 

100.0000 

] 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, further appeal may be made to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing. MI. 48909 the final date for tiling a valuation appeal is July 31 of the 

current year for Residential Real. The final date for filing a valuation appeal is May 31 of the current year for Commercial 

Real. Industrial Real. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property. 

Michigan Tax Tribunal

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artment of Treasury, 

25, 

2 of Assessment, Taxable Valuation. 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

and Property Classification 

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We 

CX 

> issued under the authority of Publi. Act 208 of 1893, Sec. 211.24¢ and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

" 

"CITY OF FERNDALE 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

300 EAST NINE MILE ROAD 

FERNDALE 

M' 48220-1797 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

24-25-34-109-009 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

816 PEARSON ST 

FERNDALE, MI 48220-1687 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

63020 

OWNER'S NAME SARERSIERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

EAST, LYNN 

\¢ 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Resident 

100.00% 

EAST, FLOYD 

05 

Ne 

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% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

00% 

816 Noam LI 1687 

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% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal"; 

00% 

FERNDALE MI 

48220- 

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7A 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

00% 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Survivii 

> 

Spouse": 

fia Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

O Yes 

[X] 

No 

Exempt Ag "Development Property 

JYes 

X 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

TIN, R11E, SEC 34 HAWTHORNE PARK SUB LOT 66 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $3907 

YEAR: 

5025 

ToATATIVE AMOURT 

CLIRYEARTO 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

67,370 

145,790 

78,420 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

140,660 

145,790 

5,130 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

140,660 

145,790 

5,130 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSF 

ZR OF OWNERSHIP IN025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes 

OJ No 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

L 

The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: 

Name: 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

Telephone Number: 

(248) 546-2525 

Email Address: 

121 

ASSESSOR@FERNDALEMI.GOV 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Lynn Marie East 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

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MTT Docket No. 26-002394 

City of Ferndale 

} 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

LTTE aT Et 

states that on September 16, 2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Response to Order of Default relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

City of Ferndale ~ Assessing Department 

300 East Nine Mile Road 

Ferndale MI 48220-1797 

Pi MAT 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Lynn Marie East

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Lynn East 

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BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

FERNDALE, MI 48220-1797

300 EAST NINE MILE ROAD

CITY OF FERNDALE

FROM

2026

09/22/2026

06:50 PM

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

EAST, LYNN

EAST, FLOYD

816 PEARSON ST

FERNDALE, MI 48220-1687

T1N, R11E, SEC 34 HAWTHORNE PARK SUB LOT 66

816 PEARSON ST

24-24-25-34-109-009

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address

and legal description optional.):

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied.

24-24-25-34-109-009

The Board has completed their review of parcel number

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary

to compute your assessment and taxable value.

Board of Review Comments

REQUEST DENIED. REDUCTION IN MARKET VALUE NOT WARRANTED DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE

145,790

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE

2026

145,790

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured)

145,790

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE

2026

145,790

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG

2026

100.0000

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions.

"Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website."

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002394

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Jessica

M.I. 

M

Last Name

Deaton-Holden

Firm Name (if any)

City of Ferndale

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

300 E Nine Mile Rd

City or Town

Ferndale

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2485462525

E-mail Address

assessor@ferndalemi.gov

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

Respondent maintains that the valuation in question for the subject property was prepared in accordance with state laws and STC guidance. Respondent will 

provide necessary evidence to support the valuation prior to the hearing date. If necessary, respondent will contact petitioner in order to obtain information 

and/or perform a site visit.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES:

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact?

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

24-25-34-109-009

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

145790

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

145790

What do you believe is the fair market value?

291580

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Jessica M. Deaton-Holden

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

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.1 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 16, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

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.2 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 16, 2026

2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Inspection Report

Lynn and Floyd East

Property Address:

816 Pearson St.

Ferndale MI 48220

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

Blake and Grant Jeffries

1835 Sylvan Glen

Keego Harbor, MI 48320

(800) 941-9034

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

East

816 Pearson St.

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Table of Contents

Cover Page.................................................................1

Table of Contents........................................................2

Intro Page ...................................................................3

Summary.....................................................................5

1 Introductory Notes..................................................13

2 Exterior...................................................................15

3 Garage...................................................................23

4 Roofing...................................................................25

5 Attic........................................................................34

6 Chimneys & Fireplaces..........................................38

7 Structure ................................................................40

8 Plumbing................................................................45

9 Electrical ................................................................50

10 Heating and Cooling ............................................54

11 Interiors ................................................................58

12 Kitchen.................................................................67

13 Bathrooms............................................................70

14 Laundry................................................................72

15 Additional Information ..........................................73

Invoice.......................................................................81

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

East

816 Pearson St.

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Date: 9/22/2025

Time: 11:50 AM

Report ID: Pearson St. 816,

Ferndale

Property:

816 Pearson St.

Ferndale MI 48220

Customer:

Lynn and Floyd East

Real Estate Professional:

Scope

This inspection is a non-invasive examination of readily accessible systems and components as outlined in the Standards of

Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or your specific standards. In compliance, our reports are

subject the the Definitions, Scope, Limitations, Exceptions and Exclusions as outlined in the Standards of Practice. A copy of

the Standards of Practice may be obtained from you inspector or visit ASHI's website at www.ASHI.org.

In general, home inspections include a visual examination of readily accessible systems and components to help identify

material defects as they exist at the time of the inspection. This is not a technically exhaustive inspection and will not

necessarily list all minor home maintenance or repair items. Latent, inaccessible or concealed defects are excluded from this

inspection. Inspectors do not move furniture, appliances, personal items or other materials that may limit his/her inspection.

We do not report on cosmetic or aesthetic issues. Unless otherwise stated, this is not a code inspection. We did not test for

environmental hazards or the presence of any potential harmful substance.

Use of reports

If the inspection is performed in connection with the sale, exchange or transfer of the property, copies of the report may be

provided to the principals in the transaction and their agents. However, the report is for your sole information and benefit. We

do not intend for anyone but the person(s) listed on this report to benefit, directly or indirectly, from this agreement and

inspection report. Our contractual relationship is only to the person(s) purchasing our report/service.

Inspection Agreement

BY ACCEPTANCE OF OUR INSPECTION REPORT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF OUR INSPECTION

AGREEMENT. A copy of this agreement was made available to you at the inspection or by email where you had the

opportunity to review it and ask questions. You should review the liability limitations and terms of the agreement carefully

before accepting the inspection report. Should you discover a defect for which we may be liable to you, you must notify us

and give us a reasonable opportunity to re-inspect the property before you repair the defect.

As part of many real estate transactions are contingencies limiting the time available for follow-up inspections, repair work or

further inquiries. We are not responsible for and investigations that are not completed prior to the end of the contingency

period.

Report Definitions

The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report. All comments by the inspector should be

considered before purchasing this home. Any recommendations by the inspector to repair or replace suggests a second

opinion or further inspection by a qualified contractor. All costs associated with further inspection fees and repair or

replacement of item, component or unit should be considered before you purchase the property.

Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be

functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear.

Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was

functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.

Not Present (NP) = This item, component or unit is not

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Lynn

M.I.

Marie

Last Name

East

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

816 Pearson Avenue

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2482241628

E-mail Address

lynn@alltronicssystems.net

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

816 Pearson Street

City or Town

Ferndale

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

The property is in a great state of disrepair, and it will require much time, effort and cost to bring it up to market standards. Until such time, we respectfully 

request a re-evaluation of the taxable value as it stands.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

<1

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

24-25-34-109-009

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

145790.00

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

145789.00

What do you believe is the fair market value?

200000.00

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

100000.00

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

45789.00

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Lynn M East

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value 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 filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

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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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: September 16, 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

Lynn Marie East,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002394

City Of Ferndale,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: September 16, 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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Inspection Report

Lynn and Floyd East

Property Address:

816 Pearson St.

Ferndale MI 48220

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

Blake and Grant Jeffries

1835 Sylvan Glen

Keego Harbor, MI 48320

(800) 941-9034

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

East

816 Pearson St.

Page 1 of 81

Page 2

Table of Contents

Cover Page.................................................................1

Table of Contents........................................................2

Intro Page ...................................................................3

Summary.....................................................................5

1 Introductory Notes..................................................13

2 Exterior...................................................................15

3 Garage...................................................................23

4 Roofing...................................................................25

5 Attic........................................................................34

6 Chimneys & Fireplaces..........................................38

7 Structure ................................................................40

8 Plumbing................................................................45

9 Electrical ................................................................50

10 Heating and Cooling ............................................54

11 Interiors ................................................................58

12 Kitchen.................................................................67

13 Bathrooms............................................................70

14 Laundry................................................................72

15 Additional Information ..........................................73

Invoice.......................................................................81

Jeffries Inspection Services, LLC

East

816 Pearson St.

Page 2 of 81

Page 3

Date: 9/22/2025

Time: 11:50 AM

Report ID: Pearson St. 816,

Ferndale

Property:

816 Pearson St.

Ferndale MI 48220

Customer:

Lynn and Floyd East

Real Estate Professional:

Scope

This inspection is a non-invasive examination of readily accessible systems and components as outlined in the Standards of

Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or your specific standards. In compliance, our reports are

subject the the Definitions, Scope, Limitations, Exceptions and Exclusions as outlined in the Standards of Practice. A copy of

the Standards of Practice may be obtained from you inspector or visit ASHI's website at www.ASHI.org.

In general, home inspections include a visual examination of readily accessible systems and components to help identify

material defects as they exist at the time of the inspection. This is not a technically exhaustive inspection and will not

necessarily list all minor home maintenance or repair items. Latent, inaccessible or concealed defects are excluded from this

inspection. Inspectors do not move furniture, appliances, personal items or other materials that may limit his/her inspection.

We do not report on cosmetic or aesthetic issues. Unless otherwise stated, this is not a code inspection. We did not test for

environmental hazards or the presence of any potential harmful substance.

Use of reports

If the inspection is performed in connection with the sale, exchange or transfer of the property, copies of the report may be

provided to the principals in the transaction and their agents. However, the report is for your sole information and benefit. We

do not intend for anyone but the person(s) listed on this report to benefit, directly or indirectly, from this agreement and

inspection report. Our contractual relationship is only to the person(s) purchasing our report/service.

Inspection Agreement

BY ACCEPTANCE OF OUR INSPECTION REPORT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF OUR INSPECTION

AGREEMENT. A copy of this agreement was made available to you at the inspection or by email where you had the

opportunity to review it and ask questions. You should review the liability limitations and terms of the agreement carefully

before accepting the inspection report. Should you discover a defect for which we may be liable to you, you must notify us

and give us a reasonable opportunity to re-inspect the property before you repair the defect.

As part of many real estate transactions are contingencies limiting the time available for follow-up inspections, repair work or

further inquiries. We are not responsible for and investigations that are not completed prior to the end of the contingency

period.

Report Definitions

The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report. All comments by the inspector should be

considered before purchasing this home. Any recommendations by the inspector to repair or replace suggests a second

opinion or further inspection by a qualified contractor. All costs associated with further inspection fees and repair or

replacement of item, component or unit should be considered before you purchase the property.

Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be

functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear.

Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was

functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting.

Not Present (NP) = This item, component or unit is not

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Lynn

M.I.

Marie

Last Name

East

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

816 Pearson Avenue

City or Town

Ferndale

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2482241628

E-mail Address

lynn@alltronicssystems.net

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

816 Pearson Street

City or Town

Ferndale

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

The property is in a great state of disrepair, and it will require much time, effort and cost to bring it up to market standards. Until such time, we respectfully 

request a re-evaluation of the taxable value as it stands.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

<1

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

24-25-34-109-009

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

145790.00

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

145789.00

What do you believe is the fair market value?

200000.00

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

100000.00

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

45789.00

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Lynn M East

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value 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 filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

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