Matthew T Kassab, Saad Kassab, Petitioners V Township Of West Bloomfield, 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

Matthew T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

December 15, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

10:30 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

521269139 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year

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Petitioner’s Evidence and Proof of Service 

Matthew T Kassab, Saad Kassab, v Township of West Bloomfield 

MTT Docket No.: 25-002969 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Matthew T Kassab,Saad Kassab, 

 

Petitioner, 

v 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969 

Township of West Bloomfield, 

 

Respondent. 

________________________________________________________________________/ 

Colliers International 

 

 

Township of W. Bloomfield 

By: Joshua T. Shillair, Esq. (P72674) 

 

Angela Skiver, MAAO, Chief Appraiser 

Representative for Petitioner 

 

Assessor for Respondent 

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350 

 

4550 Walnut Lake Rd 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

 

 

West Bloomfield, MI 48323 

O: 248-226-1632 

 

 

248-451-4836 

F: 248-226-1633 

 

 

ASkiver@wbtownship.org 

Joshua.shillair@colliers.com 

_______________________________________________________________________/ 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN ) 

) ss 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) 

 

Karen Cameron states that on February 9, 2026, she did file electronically to the email listed above for 

Respondent a copy of Petitioner’s Evidence and this Proof of Service for the same for the above 

captioned appeal to Respondent as addressed above and to the Michigan Tax Tribunal electronically at 

eFile through www.etaxappeal.lara.state.mi.us. 

 

Signed:___/s/Karen Cameron__ 

 Karen Cameron

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Valuation Disclosure 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5780 Putnam 

West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 

 

 

 

 

Prepared For: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Docket # 25-002969 

 

Prepared By: 

Petitioner’s Representative 

F. Scott Miller, MMAO, MSIRE 

Tax Appeal Consultant 

Colliers International 

Property Tax Appeal Division 

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350 

Royal Oak, MI 48067 

 

Purpose: 

In Determining a True Cash Value for Assessment Purposes

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2 

February 6, 2026 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W Ottawa St, 

Lansing, MI 48933 

 

 

Re: True cash value for MTT 25-002969, 5780 Putman, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 

 

 

In accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal’s rules of evidence, I have prepared a valuation 

disclosure for the above-mentioned Michigan Tax Tribunal case, MTT 25-002969. The intent of 

this analysis is to reflect a retrospective, as is, true cash value, with a fee simple interest in the 

subject property as of December 31, 2024, for the assessment year of 2025. 

 

The subject property is identified as a single-family residence, located at 5780 Putman, West 

Bloomfield Township, MI 48323. The subject consists of 3,466 gross building area (GBA), a 

2,415 SF basement, was constructed in 1999, all situated on a 0.362-acre site. 

 

The subject was purchased on November 1, 2022, by Saab Kassab for $860,000, or 

$248.12/SF. The transaction was a cash deal and Mr. Kassab purchased this home for his son 

so he would live close by. The cash sale, and the motivation behind the sale indicate a highly 

motivated buyer with the actual value of the asset being secondary. As such, this transaction fits 

the definition of Investment Value as opposed to Market Value, which is the value premise for 

assessments within the State of Michigan (see Related Appraisal Definitions in body of report). 

 

The Indicated True Cash Value as of December 31, 2024, for the 2025 

assessment roll is as follows: 

 

Conclusion of Value

Value Premise

Interest Valued

Date of Value

True Cash Value

$/GLA

Retrospective, as is, true cash value

Fee Simple

December 31, 2024

$830,000

$239.47 

 

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

F. Scott Miller, MMAO, MSIRE 

Tax Appeal Consultant 

Colliers International 

Scott.miller@colliers.com 

Direct: 248.226.1670

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

 

SUBJECT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 4 

INTENDED USE AND USER ............................................................................................................ 4 

RELATED APPRAISAL DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 4 

EXTRAORDINARY ASSUMPTIONS .............................................................................................. 5 

HYPOTHETICAL ASSUMPTIONS .................................................................................................. 5 

SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................................ 6 

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP REAL ESTATE MARKET .................................................................. 7 

VALUATION DISCLOSURE METHODOLOGY .............................................................................. 9 

SALES COMPARISON APPROACH ............................................................................................ 10 

ADDENDUM.................................................................................................................................... 16 

SALE COMPS .................................................................................................................................... 16 

RECORD CARD.................................................................................................................................. 22 

QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 24

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SUBJECT INFORMATION 

Address:

5780 Putnam

West Bloomfield Twp

Michigan

County:

Oakland

Type of Property:

Residential, Single Family

Year Built:

1999

GLA:

3,466

Construction Type: Class B, Colonial with attached garage

Condition:

Good

Site (Ac):

0.36

Parcel Number:

X-18-25-201-066

2025 TCV

$992,500

$286.35

2025 SEV

$496,250

2025 TV

$488,614

2024 TCV

$920,240

$265.50

2024 SEV

$460,120

2024 TV

$460,120

Most Recent Sale:

November 1, 2022

Purchase

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on September 23, 2025, 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_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 12, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on September 23, 2025, 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_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 12, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

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

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

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

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

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

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

settlement conference process.

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

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

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

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

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

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

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

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** 

Notice of March Board of Review Decision ** 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

(248) 451-4850 

3/18/2025 

BOARD OF REVIEW 

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 

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

KASSAB, MATTHEW & KASSAB, SAAD 

PROPERTY 

5780 PUTNAM 

IDENTIFICATION: 

WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48323-3724 

X -18-25-201-066 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: 

BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DIST 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

5780 PUTNAM 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

HOMESTEAD PERCENT: 100% 

The Board of Review has examined your 2025 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision. 

PETITION NUMBER: 

77 

DATE: 

03/10/2025 

CHANGE REASON: 

Assessment Determined to be Ac 

FROM 

To 

CHANGE 

1. ASSESSED VALUE: 

496.250 

496.250 

0 

2. CAPPED VALUE: 

474,383 

474,383 

0 

3. TAXABLE VALUE: 

474,383 

474,383 

0 

4. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

5. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 

496,250 

| 

496,250 

| 

0 

6. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2024: 

WAS NOT 

If there was a transfer of ownership on your property in 2024, your 2025 Taxable Value will be the same as your 2025 State 

Equalized Value. 

If there was not a transfer of ownership on your property in 2024, the Capped Value Formula is used. The 2025 Capped Value 

Formula is the 2024 Taxable Value, minus Losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 1.031 plus Additions. Taxable 

Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value. Your taxes are levied on the Taxable Value. 

Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by May 31, 2025 

for commercial real, industrial real, 

developmental real, commercial personal, industrial personal, and utility personal property. The final date for further appeal to 

the Michigan Tax Tribunal of valuation for agricultural real, residential real, timber cut-over real, and agricultural personal 

property is July 31, 2025. The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/TaxTrib. 

Property Classification Appeals ONLY 

can be appealed to the State Tax Commission by June 30, 2025 at: State Tax Commission, Classification Appeals, 

PO Box 

30471, Lansing MI 48909. 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

BOARD OF REVIEW

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Michigan Department of Treasury, 

STC 1019 (Rev, 10-17) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority 

of P.A. 206 of 1893, 

Sec. 211.24 

(c) and Sec.211.34c. as amended. 

This 

is 

a model assessment notice to be used by 

the local 

Or. 

FROM 

CHARTER TWP OF WEST a 

OPY 

ROBERT SCRIPTURE, ASSESS 

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROABygst Bloomfield Assessors Office 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

PARCEL CODE NUMBER: 

X -18-25-201-066 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

5780 PUTNAM 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-3724 

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

KASSAB, MATTHEW & KASSAB, SAAD 

5780 PUTNAM 

WEST BLOOMFIELD Mi 48323-3724 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

~~ 100.00% 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

.00% 

.00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”......... 

.00% 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

[J Yes 

No 

_| THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL DIST 

= 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Your assessment was based on market adjustment. 

The change in Taxable Value will increase/decrease your 2025 tax 

SRR rs NT 

cehh eel 

CHANGE 

bill by approximately: 

533.56 

based on the 2024 

tax rates. 

: 

’ 

1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 

460,120 

474,383 

14,263 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

460,120 

496,250 

36,130 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 

460,120 

496,250 

36,130 

5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2024: 

WAS NOT 

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: Market Adjustment, Field Inspection 

i 

The 2025 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.031. 

Property taxes are calculated on the Taxable Value (see line 

1 above). The Taxable Value number entered 

in the "Change from Prior Year 

to Current Year" column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. This number indicates the change in the Taxable Value. 

State Equalized Value (SEV) is the Assessed Value (see line 2 above) multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any (see line 3 above). 

State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value (see line 4 above). 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (see line 5 above) on your property in 2024, your 2025 Taxable Value will be the same 

as your 2025 State Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP on your property in 2024, your 2025 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying 

your 2024 Taxable Value (see line 

1 above) by 1.031 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). 

Physical changes in your property 

may also increase or decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2025 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2025 State Equalized Value. 

March Board of Review Appeal Information: 

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may be 

appealed by filing a protest with the local Board of Review. Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board of Review 

Petition Form. A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the State Tax Commission at www.michigan.gov/taxes. 

Click on Forms (at top of page) then click on Property Tax, then click on Board of Review to obtain Form 618 (L-4035). 

To schedule an appointment for an appeal in person please call: 248-451-4850 by March 7, 2025. 

Any questions regarding your assessment, please call 248-451-4850 or by email at AskAssessing@wbtownship.org. For additional 

information, please visit our website at www.wbtownship.org. Appointments are available in date order. 

The Board of Review meeting schedule is: 

March 

4, 2025- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Organizational Meeting (No Public Hearings) 

March 

5, 2025 

9:00 AM to 

4:00 PM 

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

March 

6, 2025 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

March 

7, 2025 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

March 

10,2025 

9:00 AMto 

1:00 PM 

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

March 

11,2025 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Not 

less than 14 days before the meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner. 

Instead of a personal appearance you may file a written appeal by March 7, 2025. 

Please submit the following information with your signed letter and/or attachments: 

1) Reason for appeal, 2) Documents supporting 

reason for appeal, 3) Copy of this notice (or reference Property Identification Number on all

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002969

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

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

First Name

Robert

M.I.

Last Name

Scripture

Firm Name (if any)

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

4550 Walnut Lake Rd

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48323

Telephone Number

248-451-4850

Fax Number

E-mail Address

taxtribunal@wbtownship.org

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

Yes

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

The respondent will prepare a valuation disclosure and may conduct a site inspection prior to the hearing.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

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

If yes, cite the Board’s authority.

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

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

Parcel Identification Number:

18-25-201-066

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

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

496,250

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

474,383

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

992,500

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

496,250

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

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Robert Scripture

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: September 23, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Matthew T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: September 23, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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

postmark is considered filed

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MTT

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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 & SAAD

M.I.

T

Last Name/Company Name

KASSAB

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

5780 PUTNAM

City or Town

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48323

Telephone Number

2482261632

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tax.efile@colliers.com

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

First Name

Joshua

M.I.

Thomas

Last Name

Shillair

Firm Name (if any)

Colliers International

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

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350

City or Town

Royal Oak

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48067

Telephone Number

248-226-1632

Fax Number

248-226-1633

E-mail Address 

tax.efile@colliers.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]

5780 PUTNAM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

Michigan

48323

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

PROPERTY'S ASSESSMENT EXCEEDS 50% OF TCV BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

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: x-18-25-201-066

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:

496250

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

474383

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

780000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

390000

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI 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

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 23, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 23, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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 T Kassab,Saad Kassab,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002969

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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

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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 PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

 

Mailing 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: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name 

 

Firm Name (if any) 

 

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

 

City or Town 

 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

 

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

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

parcels are you 

appealing? 

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

 Yes* 

 No** 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

 

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

 

 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, 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. 

MATTHER & SAAD

KASSAB

5780 W PUTNAM

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

MI

48323

JOSHUA 

SHILLAIR

ROYAL OAK

MI

48067



5780 W PUTNAM

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

OAKLAND

248 226 1632 

TAX.EFILE@COLLIERS.COM

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

400 W. 4th Street, Suite 350 

248 226 1632 

TAX.EFILE@COLLIERS.COM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) 

 

 True Cash and Taxable Value 

 

 

 Poverty Exemption 

 

 

 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

 

 

 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

 

 

 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

 

 

 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

 

 

 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

 

 Classification 

 

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

 

 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

 Not required to attend 

 Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

 Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

 Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

If No, explain why: 

 

 

 



PROPERTY'S ASSESSMENT EXCEEDS 50% OF TCV BASED ON MARKET 

CONDITIONS.

2025







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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

 

 

Classification of Property: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the

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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 & SAAD

M.I.

T

Last Name/Company Name

KASSAB

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

5780 PUTNAM

City or Town

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48323

Telephone Number

2482261632

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tax.efile@colliers.com

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

First Name

Joshua

M.I.

Thomas

Last Name

Shillair

Firm Name (if any)

Colliers International

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

400 W 4th Street, Suite 350

City or Town

Royal Oak

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48067

Telephone Number

248-226-1632

Fax Number

248-226-1633

E-mail Address 

tax.efile@colliers.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]

5780 PUTNAM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP

Michigan

48323

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

PROPERTY'S ASSESSMENT EXCEEDS 50% OF TCV BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

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: x-18-25-201-066

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:

496250

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

474383

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

780000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

390000

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI 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

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