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Madison Property Holdings LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Madison Heights Respondent

Petitioner
Madison Property Holdings LLC
Respondent
City Of Madison Heights

Case overview

Docket number
26-001312-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Oakland
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

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5Proof of service of petition was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/17/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded08/27/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Petition has been verifiedPET108/06/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/06/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/23/2026$400.00Download
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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

Madison Property Holdings LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

vs. 

 

City of Madison Heights, 

Respondent.

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001312 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

(Property Tax Petition) 

 

On the date below I sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the Petition to: 

 

City Assessor 

City of Madison Heights 

300 W Thirteen Mile Rd 

Madison Heights, MI 48071 

City Clerk 

City of Madison Heights 

300 W Thirteen Mile Rd 

Madison Heights, MI 48071 

 

On the date below I sent by first class mail a copy of the Petition to: 

 

Equalization Director 

Oakland County 

250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Ste 1000W 

Pontiac, MI 48341 

County Clerk 

Oakland County 

1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Bldg 12E 

Pontiac, MI 48341 

Secretary, Board of Education 

Lamphere Schools 

31201 Dorchester 

Madison Heights, MI 48071 

State Treasurer 

Department of Treasury 

430 W. Allegan Street 

Lansing, MI 48922 

 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. 

 

 

 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan 

 

Dated: September 17, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

Madison Property Holdings LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

City of Madison Heights, 

 

Respondent. 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Docket No. 26-001312______ 

Parcel No. 44-25-14-229-012 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

(Entire Tribunal, 2026 Tax Year) 

Petitioner, by and through its attorneys, Hallahan & Associates, P.C., contends: 

1.

☒ The property that is the subject of this appeal is one real property parcel:

Parcel Number 

44-25-14-229-012

Address 

28945 John R Road 

Classification 

201 Comm 

Use 

Gas station 

County 

Oakland 

Sch Dist Lamphere 

2.

☒ N/A. If the assessment at issue was protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s:

☐March, ☐ July, ☐ December Board of Review.

3.

Respondent, identified above, assesses and collects taxes on the subject property.

4.

Petitioner is a taxpayer/party-in-interest with respect to property taxes on the subject

property.

5.

The Petitioner’s principal office/legal residence address is: 600 N. Old Woodward, Suite

100, Birmingham, MI 48009.

6.

This appeal involves issues related to:

☒

the subject property’s true cash and taxable values

☐

the subject property’s taxable value only

there is a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss: ☐ Yes ☐ No

☐

uniformity of the subject property’s assessment

☐

the subject property’s exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______

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Petition 

2 

7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026. 

8. 

The values1 established by Respondent’s Board of Review for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

934,580 

467,290 

458,510 

9. 

Petitioner contends that the values1 for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

550,000 

275,000 

275,000 

10. 

The values1 in dispute are. 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

384,580 

192,290 

183,510 

11. 

Petitioner relies upon the following to support the relief requested: 

The 2026 values imposed on Petitioner’s property, and the taxes to be levied and collected 

thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as fraud upon the taxpayer for the reasons 

that: 

(a) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values exceed the amounts permitted 

by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are at higher percentages of true 

cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable 

statutes; 

(c) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are based upon an erroneous 

determination of the true cash value of that portion of Petitioner’s property that is 

taxable under Michigan law and are based upon the application of wrong principles; 

and 

(d) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values, and the mode of assessment 

adopted by Respondent, discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its 

constitutional rights of uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. 

Petitioner requests that the Tribunal enter an order reducing the 2026 values from those established 

by Respondent’s Board of Review to those contended by Petitioner, and order refunds attributable 

to the reductions, with interest, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 

 

1TCV=true cash value, SEV=state equalized value, TV=taxable value.

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Petition 

3 

 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

 

 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan 

 

Laura M. Hallahan (P42101) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0179 

(248) 731-3089 

Dated: May 23, 2026 

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

 

Filing Fee: $400

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001312

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Petition - POS

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MADISON PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MOAHR Docket No: 26-001312 

Vv. 

Parcel No: 

 44-25-14-229-012 

CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, 

Respondent. 

/ 

LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) 

LARRY H. SHERMAN (P27805) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Attorney for Respondent 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 3420 

(248) 731-3089 Telephone 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

(248) 540-3366 Telephone 

larryhsherman@shermanpc.com 

/ 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

NOW COMES Respondent, City of Madison Heights, by and through its Attorneys, 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., by Larry H. Sherman, Esq., (P27805) and in Answer to 

the Petition, states as follows: 

1. 

Answering Paragraph 

1, Respondent admits the allegations contained 

therein. 

2. 

N/A 

3. 

Answering Paragraph 

3, Respondent admits 

the allegations contained 

therein. 

4. 

Answering 

Paragraph 

4, 

Respondent 

neither admits 

nor denies 

the 

allegations contained therein and leaves Petition to its proofs.

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5. 

. Answering 

Paragraph 

5, 

Respondent 

neither admits 

nor denies 

the 

allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

6. 

Answering 

Paragraph 

6, 

Respondent 

neither admits 

nor denies 

the 

allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

7. 

Answering Paragraph 

7, Respondent admits the allegations contained 

therein. 

8. 

Answering Paragraph 

8, Respondent admits 

the allegations contained 

therein. 

9. 

Answering 

Paragraph 

9, 

Respondent 

neither admits 

nor denies 

the 

allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner 

to 

its proofs. 

10. 

Answering 

Paragraph 

10, Respondent 

neither admits 

nor denies 

the 

allegations contained therein and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 

11. 

Answering 

Paragraph 

11, 

(a) 

through 

(d), 

Respondent 

denies 

the 

allegations contained herein for the reason the same are untrue. 

WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal 

determine that: 

1. 

That the 2026 taxable value of Petitioner's property is accurately set at 

$458,510 and the assessed value is accurately set at $467,290. 

2. 

Decline to reduce the 2026 state equalized value of $467,290. 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 

BY: 

s/ Larry H. Sherman 

Larry H. Sherman (P27805) 

Attorneys for Respondent 

30700 Telegraph, Ste. 3420 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4590 

(248) 540-3366 Telephone 

Dated: August 27, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MADISON PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MOAHR Docket No: 26-001312 

Vv. 

Parcel No: 

 44-25-14-229-012 

CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, 

Respondent. 

/ 

LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) 

LARRY H. SHERMAN (P27805) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Attorney for Respondent 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 3420 

(248) 731-3089 Telephone 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 

Ihallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

(248) 540-3366 Telephone 

larryhsherman@shermanpc.com 

/ 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

1. 

Petitioner has failed to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause 

of action against Respondent. 

2. 

Petitioner has failed 

to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish 

discrimination or illegality on the part of the Respondent or its agents. 

3. 

Petitioner has failed to allege that the mode and method of appraising its 

property failed to conform with the mode and method applied 

in the case of all of the 

properties in the City of Madison Heights in 2026. 

Further, Petitioner has failed to show 

that any factor other than fifty (50%) percent was applied to the true cash value of 

Petitioner's property as well as to all others to arrive at the respective assessments 

appearing on the 2026 tax roll.

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4. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal grant it a preference by 

application of the self-chosen method of assessment, contrary to the intent and purpose 

of the law of this State. 

5. 

Levy of ad valorem taxes required to be made based upon assessment of 

fifty (50%) percent of true cash value as ultimately determined by the process of County 

and State Equalization and subsequent calculation of an annual capped value, the lesser 

of which provide the property's taxable value (Michigan Constitution of 1963, Article IX, 

Section 3; MCL 209.4; and MCL 209.5, as amended.) 

6. 

Petitioner's claim would produce the effect of shifting the burden of City, 

School and County taxes to other property owners 

in the City of Madison Heights. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal to make an underassessment based 

upon an arbitrarily presumed construction of the statutes (General Property Tax Act, PA 

206 of 1893; MCL 211.1, et seq, as amended) and on the basis of such construction to 

render 

a money judgment 

in its favor. 

7. 

Petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested for the reason that the subject 

property does not fall within one of the statutory exceptions set forth in MCL 211.1 et seq. 

8. 

Respondent reserves the right to argue additional Affirmative Defenses 

during the pendency of this action. 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 

s/ Larry H. Sherman 

Larry H. Sherman (P27805) 

Attorneys for Respondent 

30700 Telegraph, Suite 3420 

Bingham Farms, MI! 48025 

August 27, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MADISON PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MOAHR Docket No: 26-001312 

Vv. 

Parcel No: 

 44-25-14-229-012 

CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, 

Respondent. 

/ 

LAURA M. HALLAHAN (P42101) 

LARRY H. SHERMAN (P27805) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SHERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Attorney for Respondent 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 

30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 3420 

(248) 731-3089 Telephone 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025 

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

(248) 540-3366 Telephone

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d. 

Complete copies

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CE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001312

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

City Of Madison Heights (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Larry

M.I.

H.

Last Name

Sherman

Firm Name (if any)

Sherman & Sherman, P.C.

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

30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 3420

City or Town

Bingham Farms

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48025

Telephone Number

2485403366

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

larryhsherman@shermanpc.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Larry H. Sherman

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

 

Madison Property Holdings LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

City of Madison Heights, 

 

Respondent. 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Docket No. 26-_____________ 

 

Parcel No. 44-25-14-229-012 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

 

PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

(Entire Tribunal, 2026 Tax Year) 

 

Petitioner, by and through its attorneys, Hallahan & Associates, P.C., contends: 

1. 

☒ The property that is the subject of this appeal is one real property parcel: 

Parcel Number 

44-25-14-229-012 

Address 

28945 John R Road 

Classification 

201 Comm 

Use 

Gas station 

County 

Oakland 

Sch Dist Lamphere 

 

2. 

☒ N/A. If the assessment at issue was protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s: 

☐ March, ☐ July, ☐ December Board of Review. 

3. 

Respondent, identified above, assesses and collects taxes on the subject property. 

4. 

Petitioner is a taxpayer/party-in-interest with respect to property taxes on the subject 

property. 

5. 

The Petitioner’s principal office/legal residence address is: 600 N. Old Woodward, Suite 

100, Birmingham, MI 48009. 

6. 

This appeal involves issues related to: 

☒ 

the subject property’s true cash and taxable values 

☐ 

the subject property’s taxable value only 

 

there is a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ 

uniformity of the subject property’s assessment 

☐ 

the subject property’s exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______

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Petition 

2 

7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026. 

8. 

The values1 established by Respondent’s Board of Review for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

934,580 

467,290 

458,510 

9. 

Petitioner contends that the values1 for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

550,000 

275,000 

275,000 

10. 

The values1 in dispute are. 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

384,580 

192,290 

183,510 

11. 

Petitioner relies upon the following to support the relief requested: 

The 2026 values imposed on Petitioner’s property, and the taxes to be levied and collected 

thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as fraud upon the taxpayer for the reasons 

that: 

(a) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values exceed the amounts permitted 

by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are at higher percentages of true 

cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable 

statutes; 

(c) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are based upon an erroneous 

determination of the true cash value of that portion of Petitioner’s property that is 

taxable under Michigan law and are based upon the application of wrong principles; 

and 

(d) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values, and the mode of assessment 

adopted by Respondent, discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its 

constitutional rights of uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. 

Petitioner requests that the Tribunal enter an order reducing the 2026 values from those established 

by Respondent’s Board of Review to those contended by Petitioner, and order refunds attributable 

to the reductions, with interest, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 

 

1TCV=true cash value, SEV=state equalized value, TV=taxable value.

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Petition 

3 

 

HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

 

 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan 

 

Laura M. Hallahan (P42101) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0179 

(248) 731-3089 

Dated: May 23, 2026 

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

 

Filing Fee: $400

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Madison Property Holdings LLC

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

600 N. Old Woodward, Suite 100

City or Town

Birmingham

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48009

Telephone Number

(248)731-3090

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

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Laura

M.I.

Last Name

Hallahan

Firm Name (if any)

Hallahan & Associates PC

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

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48302

Telephone Number

(248) 731-3089

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

mtt@hallahanlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

28945 John R Road

Madison Heights

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48071

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Madison Heights (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

No

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

44-25-14-229-012

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

467290

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

458510

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

550000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

275000

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

275000

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052386672912

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

Madison Property Holdings LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001312

City Of Madison Heights, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 6, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

 

Madison Property Holdings LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

City of Madison Heights, 

 

Respondent. 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Docket No. 26-_____________ 

 

Parcel No. 44-25-14-229-012 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________/ 

 

 

PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

(Entire Tribunal, 2026 Tax Year) 

 

Petitioner, by and through its attorneys, Hallahan & Associates, P.C., contends: 

1. 

☒ The property that is the subject of this appeal is one real property parcel: 

Parcel Number 

44-25-14-229-012 

Address 

28945 John R Road 

Classification 

201 Comm 

Use 

Gas station 

County 

Oakland 

Sch Dist Lamphere 

 

2. 

☒ N/A. If the assessment at issue was protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s: 

☐ March, ☐ July, ☐ December Board of Review. 

3. 

Respondent, identified above, assesses and collects taxes on the subject property. 

4. 

Petitioner is a taxpayer/party-in-interest with respect to property taxes on the subject 

property. 

5. 

The Petitioner’s principal office/legal residence address is: 600 N. Old Woodward, Suite 

100, Birmingham, MI 48009. 

6. 

This appeal involves issues related to: 

☒ 

the subject property’s true cash and taxable values 

☐ 

the subject property’s taxable value only 

 

there is a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

☐ 

uniformity of the subject property’s assessment 

☐ 

the subject property’s exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______

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7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026. 

8. 

The values1 established by Respondent’s Board of Review for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

934,580 

467,290 

458,510 

9. 

Petitioner contends that the values1 for the subject property are: 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

550,000 

275,000 

275,000 

10. 

The values1 in dispute are. 

 

 

Parcel Number 

TCV 

SEV 

TV 

 

44-25-14-229-012 

384,580 

192,290 

183,510 

11. 

Petitioner relies upon the following to support the relief requested: 

The 2026 values imposed on Petitioner’s property, and the taxes to be levied and collected 

thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as fraud upon the taxpayer for the reasons 

that: 

(a) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values exceed the amounts permitted 

by the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

(b) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are at higher percentages of true 

cash value than permissible under the Michigan Constitution and applicable 

statutes; 

(c) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values are based upon an erroneous 

determination of the true cash value of that portion of Petitioner’s property that is 

taxable under Michigan law and are based upon the application of wrong principles; 

and 

(d) 

The assessed, state equalized and/or taxable values, and the mode of assessment 

adopted by Respondent, discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its 

constitutional rights of uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. 

Petitioner requests that the Tribunal enter an order reducing the 2026 values from those established 

by Respondent’s Board of Review to those contended by Petitioner, and order refunds attributable 

to the reductions, with interest, as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. 

 

1TCV=true cash value, SEV=state equalized value, TV=taxable value.

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HALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

 

 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan 

 

Laura M. Hallahan (P42101) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0179 

(248) 731-3089 

Dated: May 23, 2026 

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com 

 

Filing Fee: $400

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Madison Property Holdings LLC

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

600 N. Old Woodward, Suite 100

City or Town

Birmingham

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48009

Telephone Number

(248)731-3090

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

lhallahan@hallahanlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Laura

M.I.

Last Name

Hallahan

Firm Name (if any)

Hallahan & Associates PC

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

1750 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 202

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48302

Telephone Number

(248) 731-3089

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

mtt@hallahanlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

28945 John R Road

Madison Heights

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48071

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Madison Heights (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

No

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

44-25-14-229-012

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

467290

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

458510

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

550000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

275000

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

275000

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Laura M. Hallahan

Payment Information

Amount: 400

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052386672912

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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