Mohamad Dakhlallah, Petitioner V City Of Dearborn, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Mohamad Dakhlallah
- Respondent
- City Of Dearborn
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002027-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Mohamad Dakhlallah, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in default on July 8, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal. On August 6, 2025, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they have failed to respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: (1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice.2 Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 2 Id. at 149.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002027 Page 2 of 2 APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. Entered: August 28, 2025 By _____________________________ kac PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** WAYNE County: DEARBORN Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 82 10 083 04 001 182,376C 199,200 182,900 16,300 2022 191,494C 230,300 200,900 29,400 2023 201,068C 278,600 254,900 23,700 2024 207,301C 235,300M 235,300 174,200 61,100 2025 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Work Description for Permit 17-56145615, Issued 10/26/2017: 2017 NEW HOUSE 2STY W-GARAGE 12-14-17/37% COMPLETE THIS IS A DUPLICATE W/A DIFFERENT PERMIT 10-24-18 COMPLETE FOR 2019 Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: 4in Concrete 7.56 400 43 1,300 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 1,300 * Factors * rectangular Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value AREAA&B.11-.13S 40.00 134.00 1.0000 1.0000 3057 100 122,280 40 Actual Front Feet, 0.12 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 122,280 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 218S2.R2-18 .11-.13AC ECF 209 211 Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: City of Dearborn, County of Wayne, Michigan Comments/Influences LOT 357 ROBERT OAKMANS OAKMAN BLVD & SCHAEFER AVE SUB NO 1 Tax Description DAKHLALLAH, MOHAMAD 6352 JONATHON DEARBORN MI 48126 Taxpayer's Name/Address DAKHLALLAH, MOHAMAD 6352 JONATHON DEARBORN MI 48126 Owner's Name/Address 6352 JONATHON Property Address 2025 Est TCV 470,636 TCV/TFA: 154.21 County ID #: 32 10 083 04 001 00 P.R.E. 100% 07/01/2018 COMPLETE 17-56145615 10/26/2017 HOUSE School: DEARBORN CITY SCHOOL DIST Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: RA Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 0.0 DEED 21-NOT USED/OTHER QC 01/27/2015 0 DAKHLALLAH, MOHAMAD DAKHLALLAH, KASSEM Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 08/11/2025
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Class: C +10 Effec. Age: 11 Floor Area: 3,052 Total Base New : 489,299 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 435,453 X 0.797 Estimated T.C.V: 347,056 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family TWO STORY Cls C 10 Blt 2017 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 1356 SF Floor Area = 3052 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=89/100/100/100/89 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 2 Story Brick Basement 1,236 1 Story Brick Basement 120 1 Story Brick Overhang 460 Total: 431,610 384,108 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 10,082 8,973 2 Fixture Bath 1 3,373 3,002 Extra Sink 1 1,030 917 Separate Shower 1 1,475 1,313 Porches CCP (1 Story) 60 1,928 1,716 CCP (1 Story) 12 656 584 Garages Class: C Exterior: Brick Foundation: 18 Inch (Finished) Base Cost 460 29,987 26,688 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -3,344 -2,976 Water/Sewer Public Water 1 1,621 1,443 Public Sewer 1 1,621 1,443 Built-Ins Garbage Disposal 1 284 253 Jacuzzi Tub 1 8,976 7,989 Totals: 489,299 435,453 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: 2 Class: C Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 18 Inch Finished ?: Yes Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 460 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CCP (1 Story) CCP (1 Story) 60 12 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System 1 1 (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 3 1 1 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 1356 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Other: Other: (5) Floors H.C. Solid Doors: Small Ord Lg Size of Closets Min Ord Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 82 10 083 04 001 Chimney: Asphalt Shingle Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens Large Avg. Small Many Avg. Few (2)
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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. 25-002027 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Joseph M.I. Last Name Fuoco Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 16901 Michigan Ave STE. 5 City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48126 Telephone Number 313-943-2288 Fax Number E-mail Address jfuoco@dearborn.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Respondent will verify and review all pertinent data as well as provide further evidence, if needed, prior to the hearing. Attachment: 2025 Property Record Card, 2025 Assessment Change Notice, 2025 Board of Review Decision Letter and Proof of Service. 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? MI 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 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: 821008304001 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 235300 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 207301 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 470,000 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 235,000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 207,301 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Joseph A Fuoco
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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 Mohamad Dakhlallah, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on July 8, 2025, because Petitioner failed to include a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (Board of Review ‘BOR’ results) with the filing of their petition.1 Providing a copy of the BOR results is essential in invoking the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file a copy of the BOR results, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.3 1 The order further stated, “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).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002027 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: August 6, 2025 By _____________________________ kac PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 4 See also MCL 205.732.
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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 Mohamad Dakhlallah, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, 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: July 8, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002027 Page 2 of 4 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 Mohamad Dakhlallah, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, 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: July 8, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial
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MTT Docket No. 25-002027 Page 4 of 4 service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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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 Mohamad M.I. Last Name/Company Name Dakhlallah Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6352 Jonathan City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48126 Telephone Number 313-551-3038 Fax Number E-mail Address tt@hdalawgroup.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Tarik M.I. David Last Name Turfe Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6050 Greenfield Rd Ste 201 City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48126 Telephone Number 313-471-4009 Fax Number E-mail Address tt@hdalawgroup.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] 6352 Jonathan
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Dearborn Michigan 48126 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) County Wayne Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Petitioner states that the valuation is not comparable to the valuations in the surrounding area. Petitioner further states that the assessed and taxable value are not commensurate to the present situation, value, and actual assessment of the property. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2023, 2024, 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: 82 10 083 04 001 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: 278600 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 201068 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 392500 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 196250 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 150500 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 Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Tarik D. Turfe
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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 Mohamad Dakhlallah, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, 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: July 8, 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 Mohamad Dakhlallah, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002027 City Of Dearborn, 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: July 8, 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 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. Mohamad Dakhlallah 6352 Jonathan Dearborn MI 48126 Tarik Turfe Dearborn MI 48126 6352 Jonathan, Dearborn, MI 48126 City of Dearborn Wayne 313-551-3038 tt@hdalawgroup.com Hammoud, Dakhlallah & Associates 6050 Greenfield Ste 201 313-551-3038 tt@hdalawgroup.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: Petitioner states that the valuation is not comparable to the valuations in the surrounding area. 2023, 2024, 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 Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? 82 10 083 04 001 278,600 201,068 392,500 196,250 150,500
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Fee Information Signature *Required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? Yes No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on 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 Mohamad M.I. Last Name/Company Name Dakhlallah Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6352 Jonathan City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48126 Telephone Number 313-551-3038 Fax Number E-mail Address tt@hdalawgroup.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Tarik M.I. David Last Name Turfe Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6050 Greenfield Rd Ste 201 City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48126 Telephone Number 313-471-4009 Fax Number E-mail Address tt@hdalawgroup.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] 6352 Jonathan
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Dearborn Michigan 48126 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) County Wayne Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Petitioner states that the valuation is not comparable to the valuations in the surrounding area. Petitioner further states that the assessed and taxable value are not commensurate to the present situation, value, and actual assessment of the property. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2023, 2024, 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: 82 10 083 04 001 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: 278600 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 201068 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 392500 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 196250 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 150500 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 Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Tarik D. Turfe
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