Record Finder / 26-000525-TT
Michigan
Matthew Speck, City Of Novi Petitioners V
- Petitioner
- Matthew Speck, City Of Novi
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000525-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Evidence was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | PET | Not recorded | 06/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | Not recorded | 1 | 05/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
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 Matthew Speck,City Of Novi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000525 , 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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MTT Docket No. 26-000525 Page 2 of 2 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 Matthew Speck,City Of Novi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000525 , 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 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 Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] Yuerui Chen Matthew Speck 26-000525 City of Novi Nyah Maddox 7/21/2026 Exhibits A - D City of Novi Assessor Office - 45175 Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 Nyah Maddox
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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: 26-000525 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Pages from SC Proof of Service General fillable Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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: 26-000525 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Evidence Attachment File Name: Exhibits [A-D] Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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EXHIBIT A
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MAX eeeeeee— BROOCK REALTORS JAmerican Land Title Association CCDALTA Settiernent Statement - Seiler Adopted 05-01-2015) File No./Escrow No.: 55-102643-614 Print Date & Time: 11/04/25 2:51 PM Settlement Location: Max Broock Realtors - 55 275 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 Capital Title Insurance Agency - Birmingham Branch ALTA Universal ID: 255 S. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 100 Birmingham, MI 48009 ul CAPITAL Property Address: Borrower: Seller: Lender: Loan Number: ettlement Date: Disbursement Date: dditional dates per state requirements: 45167 9 Mile Road Northville, MI 48167 Yuerui Chen and Matthew Speck 14618 Horger Ave Allen Park, MI 48101 Gary L. Fineman 5011 N. Redfarn Way West Bloomfield, Mi 48323 Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226-1906 3572916207 11/07/2025 11/07/2025 RARE hile SRA Ss 1 RS ER ve Description Debit Credit Financial Sale Price of Property $580,000.00) Prorations/Adjustments Summer Property Taxes from 11/07/2025 thru 06/30/2026 $4,095.97, Winter Property Taxes from 11/07/2025 thru 11/30/2025 $60.82 Association Dues from 11/07/2025 thru 12/31/2025 $0.75 Title Charges & Escrow / Settlement Charges Title - Wire Fee(s) - Proceeds to Capital Title - 55 $25.00 Title - Owner's Title Insurance($2,692.40) to Hillside Title Agency, LLC $2,692.40 Commission Real Estate Commission - Listing to Max Broock Realtors - 55 $17,400.00 COpYIgnt ZUTS American Land Tite Associaton, All rights reserved Page 1 of 3 FHEH OO-TUZ05 5 Printed on: 11/04/25 2:51 PM
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Eh WRT 1 1 AGA CA ER A St REAR Description Seller Debit Credit Real Estate Commission - Selling to Real Estate One - 21 $17,400.00 Government Recording and Transfer Charges Transfer Tax to Register of Deeds $4,988.00 Record Power of Attorney $30.00 to Register of Deeds Miscellaneous Seller Closing Fees) to Capital Title - 55 $245.00 Fixed Commission - Seller $495.00 to Max Broock Realtors - 55 Past Due HOA Dues ($5/yr x 16yrs) to Connemara Hills HOA $80.00 Water Escrow to Capital Title - 55 $500.00 Seller Debit Credit Subtotals $43,855.40 $584,157.5: |Due To Seller $540,302.14 Totals $584,157.54 $584,157.54} Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 3 File # 55-102643-614 Printed on: 11/04/25 2:51 PM
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Acknowledgement We/l have carefully reviewed the ALTA Settlement Statement and find it to be a true and accurate statement of all receipts and disbursements made on my account or by me in this transaction and further certify that | have received a copy of the ALTA Settlement Statement. We/I authorize Capital Title Insurance Agency - Birmingham Branch to cause the funds to be disbursed in accordance with this statement. ae ALF Gary L/Fineman, ~~ by Anfgony Luke SimanHil§ Attorney-In-Fact Real Estate One y= Dan Elsea, Broker Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association. File # 55-102643-614 All ights reserved. Page 3 of 3 Printed on: 11/04/25 2:51 PM
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Real MAX ooo BEY BROOCK REALTORS American Land Title Association ALTA Settlement Statement - Borrower/Buyer] Adopted 05-01-2015 File No./Escrow No.: 55-102643-614 Print Date & Time: 11/04/25 4:50 PM Settlement Location: Max Broock Realtors - 55 275 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 Capital Title Insurance Agency - Birmingham Branch — ALTA Universal ID: H | 255 S. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 100 Birmingham, MI 48009 CAPITAL TITLE Property Address: Borrower: Seller: Lender: Loan Number: Settlement Date: Disbursement Date: dditional dates per state requirements: 45167 9 Mile Road Northville, MI 48167 Yuerui Chen and Matthew Speck 14618 Horger Ave Allen Park, MI 48101 Gary L. Fineman 5011 N. Redfarn Way West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226-1906 3572916207 11/07/2025 11/07/2025 EE LP TE pT Description Borrower/Buyer Debit Credit ~ Financial Sale Price of Property $580,000.00 Deposit $6,000.00) Loan Amount $464,000.00) Prorations/Adjustments Summer Property Taxes from 11/07/2025 thru 06/30/2026 $4,095.97 inter Property Taxes from 11/07/2025 thru 11/30/2025 $60.82 Association Dues from 11/07/2025 thru 12/31/2025 $0.75 Loan Charges to Rocket Mortgage, LLC Broker Compensation $4,640.00 Underwriting Fee $1095.00 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Prepaid Interest $75.72 per day from 11/07/2025 to 12/01/2025) $1,817.28 OPYINT 2015 American Land Tile Association. All rights reserved FIEH 5310269361 Page 10f3 Printed on: 11/04/25 4:50 PM
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A ER A A RS AT eR RA Description Borrower/Buyer Debit Credit Other Loan Charges Appraisal Fee $620.00 Borrower-Paid Before Closing Flood Determination Fee $5.50 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Flood Life of Loan Coverage $3.40 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Life of Loan Tax Service $81.00 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC |MERS Registration Fee $24.95 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC [Title Charges & Escrow / Settlement Charges Title - Closing Fee $595.00 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Title - Lender's Title Insurance $1492.32 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Commission $6000.00 Earnest Money Held by Real Estate One - 21 Government Recording and Transfer Charges |Recording Fee (Deed) $30.00 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC Recording Fee (Mortgage) $30.00 Paid by Rocket Mortgage, LLC [Tax Certification
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Valuation Report DB: Novi City 2026 06/05/2026 10:26 AM 0 -8,780 0 0 103,180 0 2026 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses 318,780 318,780 318,780 206,820 2.70 2025 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 278.01, Most recent sale 04/15/2009 for 295,000 2026 Est. T.C.V. 50-22-34-101-003 = 718,921 ECF (CONNEMARA HILLS) 1.350 => TCV: 630,959 Notes: Totals: 766,190 467,377 Exterior 1 Story 1 10,341 6,308 Fireplaces Vented Hood 1 995 607 Garbage Disposal 1 462 282 Dishwasher 1 1,528 932 Built-Ins Public Sewer 1 2,328 1,420 Public Water 1 2,328 1,420 Water/Sewer Common Wall: 1.5 Wall 1 -7,448 -4,543 Base Cost 529 44,648 27,235 Class: B Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Garages Treated Wood 378 7,231 4,411 Deck 2 Fixture Bath 1 7,249 4,422 3 Fixture Bath 2 21,747 13,266 Plumbing Basement Living Area 1055 65,009 39,655 Other Additions/Adjustments Total: 609,772 371,962 1 Story Brick Crawl Space 1,179 1 Story Brick Basement 1,407 Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost Building Areas Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=61/100/100/100/61 Ground Area = 2586 SF Floor Area = 2586 SF. (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family ONE STORY B Cls B Blt 1987 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 8,828 D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 7.10 1420 75 7,561 D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 7.10 238 75 1,267 Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value Land Improvement Cost Estimates 135 Actual Front Feet, 0.47 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 79,134 134.75 152.00 0.9771 0.9540 700 90 Busy Rd 79,134 Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value * Factors * Land Value Estimates for Land Table R3401.CONNEMARA HILLS Map #: CITY OF NOVI NORTHVILLE, MI 48167 Property Class: 401 45167 NINE MILE RD 50-22-34-101-003 2026 Est. T.C.V. CHEN, YUERUI
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Valuation Report DB: Novi City 2026 06/05/2026 10:26 AM 359,460 310,000 310,000 212,400 310,000 310,000 2026 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT Parcel Number: 50-22-34-101-003 Page: 2
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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. 26-000525 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Novi (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 Jeanette M.I. Last Name Schrameck Firm Name (if any) City of Novi Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 45175 Ten Mile Rd City or Town Novi State Michigan ZIP Code 48375 Telephone Number 2483470486 E-mail Address jschrameck@cityofnovi.org 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: The 2026 March Board of Review, acting within its authority as prescribed under State of Michigan Statute MCL 211.27a(3), changed the assessed value to bring it to market value. The Board of Review changed the assessed value and taxable value from 359,460 to 310,000. After the update, the assessment as equalized does not exceed 50% of True Cash Value. The sales of similar properties justifies the value. 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: 50-22-34-101-003 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 310000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 310000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 620000 What do you believe is the taxable value? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Jeanette Schrameck Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 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 default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Matthew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Speck Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 45167 9 Mile Rd City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 313-204-5669 Fax Number E-mail Address mespeck@umich.edu Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name John M.I. Last Name Evanchek Firm Name (if any) Kelley & Evanchek, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 43695 Michigan Ave City or Town Canton State Michigan ZIP Code 48188 Telephone Number 734-397-4540 Fax Number 734-397-4567 E-mail Address John@kelawpc.com Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 45167 9 Mile Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Northville Michigan 48167 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Novi (OAKLAND) County Oakland Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Property was purchased in an arms length transaction on 11/7/2025 from an unrelated seller for $580,000. Property Appraised for $600,000. The assessment placed the taxable value and True Cash value at $359,460. After the petitioner appeared at the hearing in March 2026, the taxable value and true cash value were reduced to $310,000, which is still in excess of the purchase price and appraised value from November 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 50-22-34-101-003 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 310000 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 310000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 580000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 290000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 290000 Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 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 Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) 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 $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 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 not qualify for Small
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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 Matthew Speck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000525 City Of Novi, 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: May 28, 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 Matthew Speck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000525 City Of Novi, 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: May 28, 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 Matthew Speck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000525 City Of Novi, 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: May 28, 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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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM City of Novi Assessing Dept. 45175 Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: CHEN, YUERUI SPECK, MATTHEW 45167 NINE MILE RD NORTHVILLE MI 48167 03/19/2026 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 50-22-34-101-003 45167 NINE MILE RD TIN, R8E, SEC 34 CONNEMARA HILLS LOT 23 THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 (RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED) PETITION NO.: 173 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 359,460 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 359,460 The Board of Review has reviewed your appeal and has made the following decision: 2026 POST BOARD OF REVIEW ASSESSED VALUE 310,000 2026 POST BOARD OF REVIEW TAXABLE VALUE 310,000 2026 % PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AG 100.0000 AD JMV Reason: ADJUSTED TO MARKET VALUE If you disagree with the Board of Review's decision regarding the 2026 tentative assessed or taxable values, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. A petition and more information may be obtained at https://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. The filing deadline is July 31 for Residential Real Property. The filing deadline is May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, and Utility Personal Property. Taxpayers who do not have access to the internet may call (248) 347-0485 or stop by the City of Novi Assessing Department to obtain a petition. Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission at: State Tax Commission Classification Appeals P.O. Box 30471 Lansing, MI 48909
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 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 default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Matthew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Speck Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 45167 9 Mile Rd City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 313-204-5669 Fax Number E-mail Address mespeck@umich.edu Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name John M.I. Last Name Evanchek Firm Name (if any) Kelley & Evanchek, PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 43695 Michigan Ave City or Town Canton State Michigan ZIP Code 48188 Telephone Number 734-397-4540 Fax Number 734-397-4567 E-mail Address John@kelawpc.com Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 45167 9 Mile Rd
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Northville Michigan 48167 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Novi (OAKLAND) County Oakland Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Property was purchased in an arms length transaction on 11/7/2025 from an unrelated seller for $580,000. Property Appraised for $600,000. The assessment placed the taxable value and True Cash value at $359,460. After the petitioner appeared at the hearing in March 2026, the taxable value and true cash value were reduced to $310,000, which is still in excess of the purchase price and appraised value from November 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 50-22-34-101-003 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 310000 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 310000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 580000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 290000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 290000 Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 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 Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) 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 $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 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 not qualify for Small
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