Qutaiba Alhabshy, Petitioner V City Of Lansing, 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

Qutaiba Alhabshy, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002978

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable 

power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has 

no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron 

Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

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.

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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. 

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

Qutaiba Alhabshy, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002978

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as 

required by MCL 205.735a. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable 

power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has 

no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron 

Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

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

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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

Qutaiba

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Alhabshy

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

po box 152

City or Town

Bath

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48808

Telephone Number

517-303-5437

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Qalhabashi2004@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

3322 turner st

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

County 

Ingham

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The appellant is requesting a reduction of the 2025 State Equalized Value (SEV) for the property at 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI, currently assessed at $33,900 

(TCV $67,800). The property was purchased in November 2024 for $45,000, which included $3,325 in personal property (e.g., appliances, furniture, sheds), 

resulting in a real estate-only value of $41,675. Comparable sales and property condition evidence support a lower SEV. The petitioner requests the SEV be adjusted 

to $20,838 to reflect the fair market value

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

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: 33-01-01-04-126-071

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:

33900

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

33900

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

41675 

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

20838

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

20838

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?

No

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

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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

Qutaiba Alhabshy,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002978

City Of Lansing,

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

Qutaiba Alhabshy,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002978

City Of Lansing,

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

Qutaiba Alhabshy,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002978

City Of Lansing,

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

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Submission Page

DOCKET NO. 25-002978

Date Submitted: September 10, 2025

Party Filing Document

Petitioner

File(s):

Attachments to Petition

3322 buyer (1).pdf

Attachments to Petition

Exhibit_A Purchase_Allocation (1) (1).pdf

Attachments to Petition

Final_Letter_of_Appeal_With_Contact.pdf

Attachments to Petition

Exhibit B comparebles .pdf

Attachments to Petition

Notes_250902_041646.pdf

Motion to Amend – Subsequent Year

The fee for this Motion is based on the fee for the filing of a petition. Please provide the information requested below to allow us to calculate the fee.

What is the state equalized or taxable value in contention (amount in dispute) as reflected in the Motion?

How many parcels were appealed in the previous petition?

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Is the sole issue of your appeal a request for a poverty exemption?

No

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Exhibit C - Property Condition Photos 3322 Turner 

Rd, Lansing, MI 48906 Qutaiba Alhabshy 

Date of Purchase: November 2024] 

The following photos reflect the actual condition of the home 

at the time of purchase. While the home was livable, it 

required updates and improvements consistent with its 

market price of $45,000. These images help demonstrate 

that the property was modestly valued and should not be 

assessed at the higher SEV level of $69,000.

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Exterior is functional but lacks curb appeal; steps and porch show 

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Photo 2: Rear Exterior 

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The property was purchased at a fair market value of 

$45,000, which appropriately reflects its age, layout, and 

overall condition. The current SEV of $69,000 

significantly overstates the true taxable value based on 

this evidence

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Exhibit B Property comparebles to 3322 Turner Rd, Lansing, Ml 

48906 Qutaiba Alhabshy Date of Purchase: November 2024] 

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16890 Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48906 

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$50,000 

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503 W Howe Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 

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219 E Harris St, Lansing, MI 48906 

219 E Harris St, Lansing, MI 48906 

$52,000

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Letter of Appeal - SEV Dispute for 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI

To the Michigan Tax Tribunal,

I am submitting this appeal to formally dispute the State Equalized Value (SEV) assigned to my

property located at 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906, for the 2025 tax year. The City of Lansing

has assigned an SEV of $33,900, which implies a true cash value (TCV) of $67,800. However, this

valuation significantly exceeds the actual market value of the property.

I purchased the subject property in an arms-length transaction on November 5, 2024, for a total

price of $45,000. Importantly, this price included a substantial amount of non-realty personal

property, such as appliances, furniture, and two movable sheds. A detailed breakdown is included in

Exhibit A. The total value of the personal property is estimated at $3,325, resulting in an adjusted

real estate-only value of approximately $41,675.

Comparable sales in the area support this valuation. As shown in Exhibit B, multiple similar

properties sold between $34,000 and $46,000 in the same general timeframe. These properties are

comparable in size, condition, and class to the subject property. The photos provided in Exhibit C

further demonstrate the condition of the property at the time of purchase, which justifies the

market-based price paid.

Based on this evidence, I respectfully request that the SEV for the 2025 tax year be adjusted to

$20,750, reflecting a more accurate and fair market value of the real property.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

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Qutaiba Alhabshy

P.O. Box 152

Bath, Michigan

qalhabashi2004@gmail.com

517-303-5437

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Exhibit A

Purchase Documentation & Value Allocation

1. Purchase Price Documentation

The subject property located at 3322 Turner Rd, Lansing, MI 48906, was purchased for $45,000 on

November 5, 2024. A signed ALTA Settlement Statement is included as documentation of the

transaction.

2. Allocation of Purchase Price Between Real Estate and Personal Property

Total Purchase Price: $45,000

Less Personal Property (approximate fair value):

 - Electric leather recliner: $280

 - Refrigerator: $310

 - Washer: $295

 - Dryer: $300

 - Stove/Oven: $285

 - Curtains & rods (6): $160

 - Lamps (3): $115

 - Chaise chair: $150

 - Backyard shed 1 + tools: $720

 - Backyard shed 2 + tools: $710

Total Personal Property: $3325

Adjusted Real Estate Value: $45,000 - $3325 = $41675

3. Commentary

The real estate-only portion of the sale is estimated to be $41675, based on a reasonable

fair-market valuation of the included personal property. This adjusted value more accurately reflects

the true cash value of the property as defined in MCL 211.27 and supports the Petitioner's

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requested SEV reduction to $20,750.

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American Land Title Association 

ALTA Settlement Statement - Borrower/Buyer 

Adopted 05-01-2015 

Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. 

ALTA Universal ID: 

1160 W Main St. 

Lowell, MI 49331 

File No./Escrow No.: 

Print Date & Time: 

Settlement Location: 

Property Address: 

Buyer: 

Seller: 

Lender: 

Settlement Date 

: 

Disbursement Date 

: 

Officer/Escrow Officer: 

331240771GTA 

October 31, 2024 11:22 am 

Jennifer Ruis 

1160 W Main St. 

Lowell, MI 49331 

3322 Turner St 

Lansing, MI 48906 

Qutaiba Alhabshy 

300 West Grand River #412 

East Lansing, MI 48823 

Estate of Iris P. Stain, Deceased 

10018 Grand River Dr SE 

Apt. A 

Lowell 49331 

Denise L. Stain 

10018 Grand River Dr SE 

Apt. A 

Lowell 49331 

cash 

November 05, 2024 

November 05, 2024 

Description 

Buyer 

Debit 

Credit 

Financial 

Sale Price of Property 

45,000.00 

Deposit 

1,000.00 

Prorations/Adjustments 

City/Town Taxes 

252.37 

11/05/24-12/31/24 

County Taxes 

185.87 

01/01/24-11/04/24 

Title Charges and Escrow/Settlement Charges 

Closing Fee to Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. 

300.00 

Courier Fee to Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. 

25.00 

Recording Processing Fee (Buyer) to Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. 

25.00 

Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association 

All rights reserved 

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File # 331240771GTA/35 

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Description 

Buyer 

Debit 

Credit 

Government Recording and Transfer Charges 

Recording Fees to Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. 

35.00 

Debit 

Credit 

Subtotals 

45,637.37 

1,185.87 

Due from Buyer 

44,451.50 

Totals 

45,637.37 

45,637.37 

Acknowledgement 

Well have carefully reviewed the ALTA Settlement Statement and find it to be a true and accurate statement of all receipts and 

disbursements made on my account or by me in this transaction and further certify that 

| have received a copy of the ALTA 

Settlement Statement. We/l authorize Chicago Title of Michigan, Inc. to cause the funds to be disbursed in accordance with 

this statement. 

Buyer 

Qutaiba Alhabshy 

Jennifer Ruis 

Escrow 

Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association 

File # 331240771GTA/35 

All rights reserved 

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Owner and Taxpayer Information 

ALHABSHY QUTAIBA 

Owner 

300 W GRAND RIVER AVE #412 

EAST LANSING, MI 48823 

Taxpayer 

SEE OWNER INFORMATION 

Legal Description 

LOT 13 FAIRFIELD GARDENS SUB 

Recalculate amounts using a different Payment Date 

NN 

Amount Due 

Current Taxes: 

$2,368.79 

You can change your anticipated payment date in order to recalculate amounts due as of the specified date for this property. 

Payment Date 

07/30/2025 

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Tax History 

**Note: On March 1at 12:00 AM, Summer and Winter local taxes become ineligible for payment at the local unit. 

The total due shown for prior year taxes is as of the annual settlement date with the County for that particular tax year and 

does not reflect any payments, fees, or interest accrual that may have occurred after the settlement date. For updated tax 

information, please check with the local County. 

Year 

Season 

Total Amount 

Total Paid 

4 

2025 

Summer 

$2,368.79 

$0.00 

General Information for 2025 Summer Taxes 

School District 

33020 

Taxable Value 

$33,900 

Property Class 

401 - RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED 

Tax Bill Number 

Last Payment Date 

Base Tax 

$2,345.34 

Admin Fees 

$23.45 

Interest Fees 

$0.00 

Total Tax & Fees 

$2,368.79 

Renaissance Zone 

Last Paid 

PRE/MBT 

S.E.V. 

Assessed Value 

Last Receipt Number 

Number of Payments 

Base Paid 

Admin Fees Paid 

Interest Fees Paid 

Total Paid 

Mortgage Code 

Total Due 

$2,368.79 

0.0000% 

$33,900 

$33,900 

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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

Qutaiba

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Alhabshy

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

po box 152

City or Town

Bath

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48808

Telephone Number

517-303-5437

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Qalhabashi2004@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

3322 turner st

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

County 

Ingham

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The appellant is requesting a reduction of the 2025 State Equalized Value (SEV) for the property at 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI, currently assessed at $33,900 

(TCV $67,800). The property was purchased in November 2024 for $45,000, which included $3,325 in personal property (e.g., appliances, furniture, sheds), 

resulting in a real estate-only value of $41,675. Comparable sales and property condition evidence support a lower SEV. The petitioner requests the SEV be adjusted 

to $20,838 to reflect the fair market value

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

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: 33-01-01-04-126-071

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:

33900

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

33900

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

41675 

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

20838

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

20838

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?

No

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

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