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Ra Cabins LLC Petitioner Vs. Township Of Chikaming Respondent
- Petitioner
- Ra Cabins LLC
- Respondent
- Township Of Chikaming
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002630-TT
- Status
- Default Respondent
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Berrien
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/19/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/13/2026 | $400.00 | 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 RA Cabins LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-002630 Township Of Chikaming, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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.1 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 30, 2026 1 “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. 26-002630 Page 2 of 2 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 RA Cabins LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-002630 Township Of Chikaming, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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.2 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 30, 2026 2 “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. 26-002630 Page 2 of 2 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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RECEIVED
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AUG 19 2026
PROPERTY TAX
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
CONSULTANTS
{YOUR PROPERTY TAX EXPERTS SINCE 1989
August 14, 2026
RE:
Notice of Docket Number for Entire Tribunal petition at Michigan Tax Tribunal
MTT Docket #
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Enclosed please find a copy of the petition co; taining the docket number assigned by the
Michigan Tax Tribunal, proof of service and copies of additional required documentation for the
above captioned matter.
Very truly yours,
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for; RA Cabins LLC Petitioner A" PETITION MTT Docket # 26-002630 Chikaming Townhship Respondent | | PROOF OF SERVICE | 1 i i Jon Aylsworth, deposes and says that on August 24, 2026 he setved a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: Via certified mail, return receipt requested, with p Assessor, Chikaming Township PO Box 40, Harbert, MI 49115 Clerk, Chikaming Township PO Box 40, Harbert, MI 49115 Via United States First-Class mail with proper po Clerk, Berrien County 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49 15480 Three Oaks Rd, Three Oaks| Secretary of School Board, Berrien Region PO Box 364, Berrien Springs, MI 4 State Treasurer, Michigan Department of ] 430 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 4892! stage affixed thereto. 085 | Director of Equalization, Berrien County |’ 100 Church St, St Joseph, MI 4908: Secretary of School Board, River Valley Public School District 'reasury > Clerk of the Court, Michigan Tax Tribunal | P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 i | roper postage affixed thereto. | 5 | MI 49128 al Educational Service Area 9103 i
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RECEIVED AW MAY 1'3 2026 PROPERTY TAX RIBUNAL. GCONSULTANTS MICHIGAN TA 1 YOUR PROPERTY TAX EXPERTS SINCE 1989 May 13, 2026 Clerk of the Court Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC Parcel # 07-7100-0018-00-9, v. Chikaming Township Dear Clerk, Enclosed please find Petitioner's Petition and Pro of of Service for filing in the above captioned matter. Also enclosed is our check in the amount of $400) 00 representing the filing fee in this matter. Very truly yours, Aylsworth Alac Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC, v MTT Docket No. 26-002630 Chikaming Township, PETITION Petitioner, RA Cabins LLC, through their agent, 'roperty Tax Consultants, petitions this Tribunal as follows: 1. Petitioner is RA Cabins LLC, whose prin cipal office or address is 2795 Orange Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. i | 2. Respondent, Chikaming Township, establishes levies and collects the property taxes on the subject property. 3. The property identification is # 07-7100-0018-00-9, and the subject property address is 6264 Elm Dr, Sawyer, MI 49125. The property is classified as commercial, real property. Petitioner’s Property is presently used for commercial Petitioner believes that Petitioner’s Property was originally designed to be used for comme cial. 4. The property is located in Berrien County|and the school districts of River Valley Public and the Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency and Lake Michigan College. 5. This matter involves issues relating to the true cash and taxable values for the parcel referenced above for the 2026 tax year. ; 6. For tax year 2026, Respondent’s Board of Review determined an assessed value of $374,800 a state equalized value of $374,800 and a takable value of $374,800. 7. Petitioner appealed at the 2026 March Boa rd of Review and the requested relief was denied. 8. The 2026 values set by the respondent are invalid and unlawful as they exceed the amount allowed by Michigan law and the Michigan Constitution ‘and do not reflect the true cash value of the fee simple interest as of the applicable tax date, ‘ 9. Petitioner contends the true cash value of ¢ le subject property is $303,900 which would yield a state equalized value of $151,950 and the taxable value i$ $151,950. The amount in contention is $222,850 for assessed value, s
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Dated: May 13, 2026 By: SF [8 i Jon Aylsworth, Property Tax Consultants 861 Pinecrest Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 269-366-0300 | jack@skylinepropertytax.com
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Property Tax Consultants 861 Pinecrest Ave SE Grand Rapids, Mi 49506 Michigan Tax Tribunal ATTN: Clerk P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, Mi 48909 USPS TRACKING® # BIRO J 9534 6123 9537 6226 6167 27
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ols PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS Clerk of the Court Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RECEIVED MAY 18 2026 (> (. Wool) YOUR PROPERTY TANBRBIGAN TA ERIRHNAL May 13,2026 RE: Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC Parcel # 07-7100-0018-00-9, v. Chikaming Township Dear Clerk, Enclosed please find Petitioner's Petition and Proof of Service for filing in the above captioned matter. Also enclosed is our check in the amount of $400.00 representing the filing fee in this matter. Very truly yours, Aylsworth Alac Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC, v MTT Docket No. Chikaming Township, PETITION Petitioner, RA Cabins LLC, through their agent, Property Tax Consultans, petitions this Tribunal as follows: 1. Petitioner is RA Cabins LLC, whose principal office or address is 2795 Orange Ave SE, Grand Rapids, M1 49546. 2. Respondent, Chikaming Township, establishes levies and collects the property taxes on the subject property. 3. The property identification is # 07-7100-0018-00-9, and the subject property address is 6264 Elm Dr, Sawyer, MI 49125. The property is classified as commercial, real property. Petitioner’s Property is presently used for commercial. Petitioner believes that Petitioner’s Property was originally designed to be used for commercial. 4. The property is located in Berrien County and the school districts of River Valley Public and the Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency and Lake Michigan College. 5. This matter involves issues relating to the true cash and taxable values for the parcel referenced above for the 2026 tax year. 6. For tax year 2026, Respondent’s Board of Review determined an assessed value of $374,800 a state equalized value of $374,800 and a taxable value of $374,800. 7. Petitioner appealed at the 2026 March Board of Review and the requested relief was denied. 8. The 2026 values set by the respondent are invalid and unlawful as they exceed the amount allowed by Michigan law and the Michigan Constitution and do not reflect the true cash value of the fee simple interest as of the applicable tax date. 9. Petitioner contends the true cash value of the subject property is $303,900 which would yield a state equalized value of $151,950 and the taxable value is $151,950. The amount in contention is
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Dated: May 13, 2026 By: Fa Jon fo Property Tax Consultants 861 Pinechest Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 269-366-0300 | jack@skylinepropertytax.com
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for: RA Cabins LLC Petitioner Vv PETITION Chikaming Townhship Respondent PROOF OF SERVICE Jon Aylsworth, deposes and says that on May 13, 2026 he served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: Clerk of the Court, Michigan Tax Tribunal Via hand delivery. Tage
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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 RA Cabins LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002630 Township Of Chikaming, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: July 11, 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 RA Cabins LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002630 Township Of Chikaming, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: July 11, 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 RA Cabins LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002630 Township Of Chikaming, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with
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ols PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS Clerk of the Court Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RECEIVED MAY 18 2026 (> (. Wool) YOUR PROPERTY TANBRBIGAN TA ERIRHNAL May 13,2026 RE: Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC Parcel # 07-7100-0018-00-9, v. Chikaming Township Dear Clerk, Enclosed please find Petitioner's Petition and Proof of Service for filing in the above captioned matter. Also enclosed is our check in the amount of $400.00 representing the filing fee in this matter. Very truly yours, Aylsworth Alac Enclosures
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for RA Cabins LLC, v MTT Docket No. Chikaming Township, PETITION Petitioner, RA Cabins LLC, through their agent, Property Tax Consultans, petitions this Tribunal as follows: 1. Petitioner is RA Cabins LLC, whose principal office or address is 2795 Orange Ave SE, Grand Rapids, M1 49546. 2. Respondent, Chikaming Township, establishes levies and collects the property taxes on the subject property. 3. The property identification is # 07-7100-0018-00-9, and the subject property address is 6264 Elm Dr, Sawyer, MI 49125. The property is classified as commercial, real property. Petitioner’s Property is presently used for commercial. Petitioner believes that Petitioner’s Property was originally designed to be used for commercial. 4. The property is located in Berrien County and the school districts of River Valley Public and the Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency and Lake Michigan College. 5. This matter involves issues relating to the true cash and taxable values for the parcel referenced above for the 2026 tax year. 6. For tax year 2026, Respondent’s Board of Review determined an assessed value of $374,800 a state equalized value of $374,800 and a taxable value of $374,800. 7. Petitioner appealed at the 2026 March Board of Review and the requested relief was denied. 8. The 2026 values set by the respondent are invalid and unlawful as they exceed the amount allowed by Michigan law and the Michigan Constitution and do not reflect the true cash value of the fee simple interest as of the applicable tax date. 9. Petitioner contends the true cash value of the subject property is $303,900 which would yield a state equalized value of $151,950 and the taxable value is $151,950. The amount in contention is
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Dated: May 13, 2026 By: Fa Jon fo Property Tax Consultants 861 Pinechest Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 269-366-0300 | jack@skylinepropertytax.com
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Property Tax Consultants for: RA Cabins LLC Petitioner Vv PETITION Chikaming Townhship Respondent PROOF OF SERVICE Jon Aylsworth, deposes and says that on May 13, 2026 he served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: Clerk of the Court, Michigan Tax Tribunal Via hand delivery. Tage
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