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Paul P Agosta Petitioner V Township Of Southfield Respondent
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- Paul P Agosta
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- Township Of Southfield
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- 26-000928-TT
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- SC Property
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- Small Claims Division
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- Oakland
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 07/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Documentation | RESP | Not recorded | 07/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | A request for informal conference was served on the Tribunal. | PET | Not recorded | 06/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 05/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Partial Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 04/09/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906 _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ PAUL P AGOSTA 26-000928 TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD Kimberly Hampton July 23, 2026 Inspection Letter PAUL P. AGOSTA pa121749@gmail.com /s/ Kimberly Hampton Kimberly Hampton
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OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER Equalization Division (248) 858-0740 | equal@oakgov.com 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Ste. 1000 W | Oakland Pointe Office Building | Pontiac, MI 48341 | Fax (248) 858-2074 | oakgov.com July 23, 2026 Paul P. Agosta 32940 Outland Trl. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Email: pa121749@gmail.com Ref: TB-24-04-126-044 Docket No: 26-000928 Dear Paul P. Agosta:: It has come to our attention that there is a pending Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal in regard to the above-mentioned property. We believe it is in both parties’ best interest to have an inspection done on the property before meeting with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. If there is additional information you would like us to consider in support of your contention of value, such as appraisals, construction costs, property sales data, market information, etc. please email it to us at the email address provided below. Any information sent to us does not satisfy the Tribunal rules for submitting evidence, and once a hearing date has been set, you will be required to submit evidence to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Respondent as directed in the Notice of Hearing. Please contact Kimberly Hampton at 248-858-2039 or email us at appeals@oakgov.com within fourteen days of this letter to set up an appointment for a property review. Sincerely, Terry D. Schultz Chief, Oakland County Equalization cc: Michigan Tax Tribunal
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-000928 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: DKT# 26-000928-INSPECTION LETTER Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: DKT# 26-000928-POS_INSPECTION LETTER Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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RECEIVED JUN 2 3 2026 SAICHIGES TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Paul P Agosta , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL | Petitioner(s) Vv | MTT Docket No.26-000928 Townshio of Southfield , Respondent(s) REQUEST FOR INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE | am requesting an informal settlement conference be scheduled and held to discuss this case. A hearing has not yet been scheduled in this case. Name of Requestor: Paul Agosta Requestor's Phone Number: 586-612-9706 Requestor's Email (if any): pa121749@gmail.com The requester is the: [eA Taxpayer [Local Unit of Government [1 Authorized Representative of pe Requestor Signature 7 ~~ 6/17/2026 Date
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| Page 2 of 2 | PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that on this date 6/17/2026 , I served a copy of this request on "Township of Southfield (the opposing party if not represented or their representative) by: Personal Delivery [_] First Class Mail [_] Registered or Certified Mail or [Other Designated Delivery Service (UPS, FedEx) ys / pe 06/17/2026 Date Signature Jd 7 *A copy of this request must also be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Mi 48906 E-Filing: hitps://eFiling.apps.lara.state.mi.us
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Paul Agosta 32940 Outland Trl Bingham Farms, MI 48025-2554 ’ Receiveq JUN 22 206 LARA 17 JUN 2026 FMZ LW, § Micniean Tax TR burac loll W. Ottawe. ST Lass Mi NS 533 TN Ln Lm
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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 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Page 2 of 2 MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000928 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Southfield (OAKLAND) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name TERRY M.I. D Last Name SCHULTZ Firm Name (if any) OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 250 ELIZABETH LAKE RD SUITE 1000 WEST City or Town PONTIAC State Michigan ZIP Code 48341 Telephone Number 248-858-0776 E-mail Address appeals@oakgov.com Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? Yes Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION THE PROPERTY'S TRUE CASH, ASSESSED, & TAXABLE VALUES WERE PROPERLY CALCULATED AND ARE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION, APPLICABLE STATUES, AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: March If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please cite the Board’s authority? Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped? Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: TB-24-04-126-044 Classification of Property: Real (check one)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 428050 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 428050 What do you believe is the fair market value? 856100 What do you believe is the taxable value? 428050 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ TERRY D. SCHULTZ Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., “an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: May 14, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).
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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 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., “an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: May 14, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
ETE i
STATE OF MICHIGAN
LANSING
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
RECEIVED
APR 1 3 2026
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
MARLON {. BROWN, DPA
DIRECTOR
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M.L
Last Name/Company Name
Paul
P
Agosta
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
32940 Outland Trail
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Bingham Farms
Mi
48025
Telephone Number 2 0 65-61 2-9706
pa121749@gmail.com
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Representative’s Contact information
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized
]
First Name
Ml
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 “use the multiple parcel form for additional, centiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
appealing?
TB-24-04-126-044
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
[J Yes
**f No, you must fite separate appeals for each parcel
No**
Property Address (No., Street)
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N STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check al that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 0 Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I purchased the property in question in June, 2025. It had been on the market for over 9 months listed at $865,000. It was being sold with all of its furnishing included. The property owners spent less than 6 weeks each year of ownership on the premises and therefore the exterior of the lot was poorly maintained. While the property had a full basement, it was unfinished. $10,000 was escrowed at closing to address the significant deficiencies found during the property inspection. If you take into account the value of the furnishing included and the fully depleted escrow funds, the purchase price was closer to $810,000. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [WM] Yes [7] No If Yas, check which BOR you attended: O March O July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 0 Not required to attend 0 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 [m] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcet form for additional, contiguous parcets.
Parcel Number,
"
TB-24-04-126-044
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal [J (check one)
Agricultural [7
Commercial (J
Industria]
Residential (0
Timber-Cutover [J
Developmental J
Utility
[1 (check one)
Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review: $428,050
$428,050
What do you believe is the fair market value (aiso known as true cash value)?
$810,000
What do you believe is the assessed vatue? (muitiply true cash
What do you believe is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
$405,000
assessed value) $405,000
Fee Information
Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at
issue?
ves
[J No
If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees,
if the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for afl tax years at
issue, the filing fee Is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute.
if you are appealing more than one
parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00
will be added for each additional parce! being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00
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
$126.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$200.00
$Over $500,000.00
$300.00
If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vatue in contention is:
Filing Fee is:
$100,000.00 and under
$260.00
* Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.
ifthe property is
NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the
appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
Signature *reguired
Petitioner or 2
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** Notice of March Board of Review Change ** FROM TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD ’ MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR 18550 WEST 13 MILE ROAD SOUTHFIELD TWP MI 48025-5262 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: i AGOSTA MARITAL TR, PAUL 32940 OUTLAND TRL
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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 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 14, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Paul P Agosta, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000928 Township Of Southfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 14, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
ETE i
STATE OF MICHIGAN
LANSING
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
RECEIVED
APR 1 3 2026
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
MARLON {. BROWN, DPA
DIRECTOR
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M.L
Last Name/Company Name
Paul
P
Agosta
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
32940 Outland Trail
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Bingham Farms
Mi
48025
Telephone Number 2 0 65-61 2-9706
pa121749@gmail.com
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Representative’s Contact information
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized
]
First Name
Ml
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 “use the multiple parcel form for additional, centiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
appealing?
TB-24-04-126-044
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
[J Yes
**f No, you must fite separate appeals for each parcel
No**
Property Address (No., Street)
32940 Outland TrailPage 2
N STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check al that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 0 Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I purchased the property in question in June, 2025. It had been on the market for over 9 months listed at $865,000. It was being sold with all of its furnishing included. The property owners spent less than 6 weeks each year of ownership on the premises and therefore the exterior of the lot was poorly maintained. While the property had a full basement, it was unfinished. $10,000 was escrowed at closing to address the significant deficiencies found during the property inspection. If you take into account the value of the furnishing included and the fully depleted escrow funds, the purchase price was closer to $810,000. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [WM] Yes [7] No If Yas, check which BOR you attended: O March O July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 0 Not required to attend 0 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 [m] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcet form for additional, contiguous parcets.
Parcel Number,
"
TB-24-04-126-044
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal [J (check one)
Agricultural [7
Commercial (J
Industria]
Residential (0
Timber-Cutover [J
Developmental J
Utility
[1 (check one)
Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established
| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review: $428,050
$428,050
What do you believe is the fair market value (aiso known as true cash value)?
$810,000
What do you believe is the assessed vatue? (muitiply true cash
What do you believe is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
$405,000
assessed value) $405,000
Fee Information
Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at
issue?
ves
[J No
If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees,
if the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for afl tax years at
issue, the filing fee Is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute.
if you are appealing more than one
parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00
will be added for each additional parce! being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00
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
$126.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$200.00
$Over $500,000.00
$300.00
If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Vatue in contention is:
Filing Fee is:
$100,000.00 and under
$260.00
* Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.
ifthe property is
NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the
appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
Signature *reguired
Petitioner or 2
y/Authorized aPage 4
** Notice of March Board of Review Change ** FROM TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD ’ MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR 18550 WEST 13 MILE ROAD SOUTHFIELD TWP MI 48025-5262 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: i AGOSTA MARITAL TR, PAUL 32940 OUTLAND TRL
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