Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Ramzi A Alqadhi
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003675-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/27/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/27/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/25/2025 | $200.00 | 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 Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003675 City of Detroit, 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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MTT Docket No. 25-003675 Page 2 of 7 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: October 27, 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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Ramzi A Alqadhi 2739 Holly St Dearborn , MI 48120
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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 Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003675 City of Detroit, 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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MTT Docket No. 25-003675 Page 5 of 7 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
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RECEIVED ed AUG 27 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING 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. 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. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Ramzi A Algadhi Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2739 Holly St City or Town State ZIP Code Dearborn MI 48120 Telephone Number (31 3) 330-51 31 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 I First Name M.I. Last Name N/A 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) Lionsxpresslic@gmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you | [] vest [| No** appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 1 **f 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] 110501 Joy Rd. Detroit, MI 48204
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (checkall
that apply)
[Od True Cash and Taxable Value
{J Poverty Exemption
[Ml Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
a Uncapping of Taxable Value
[O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[C1 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a
[1] Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5; Explain the Reason for this Appeal
| am writing to formally appeal the 2025 assessment for my property located at 10501 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI
(Parcel under Lions Xpress LLC).
According to the notice, both the assessed value and the corrected taxable value have been set at
$382,000. This correction results in a significant increase in taxable value, which will dramatically raise my
annual property taxes to about $28,000.
In prior years, my annual property taxes have been around $5,000. While
| understand that property taxes
may increase following a transfer of ownership, the taxable value is generally much lower than the purchase
price and is subject to limitations under Michigan law (such as Proposal A caps). Setting the taxable value
equal to the full assessed value price is excessive and does not reflect the historic taxable value of this
property.
| respectfully request a review and correction of this taxable value.
| believe the taxable value should reflect
a reasonable adjustment from the prior year, not an immediate jump to match the assessed value. This
sudden increase creates an unfair and disproportionate tax burden on my business.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
2025
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: [I] March
[1
July
1] December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
0
Not required to attend
[7] 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 UncappingPage 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel [dentification Number:
18005141-52
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(checkone)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
$382,000
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$382,000
What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)?
$350,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.
$175,000
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
$175,000
Section 8: Classification Information ony 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
[ndustrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
O
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?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003675 City of Detroit, 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: October 24, 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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Ramzi A Alqadhi 2739 Holly St Dearborn , MI 48120
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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 Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003675 City of Detroit, 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: October 24, 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 Ramzi A Alqadhi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003675 City of Detroit, 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: October 24, 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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RECEIVED ed AUG 27 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING 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. 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. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Ramzi A Algadhi Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2739 Holly St City or Town State ZIP Code Dearborn MI 48120 Telephone Number (31 3) 330-51 31 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 I First Name M.I. Last Name N/A 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) Lionsxpresslic@gmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you | [] vest [| No** appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 1 **f 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] 110501 Joy Rd. Detroit, MI 48204
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (checkall
that apply)
[Od True Cash and Taxable Value
{J Poverty Exemption
[Ml Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
a Uncapping of Taxable Value
[O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[C1 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a
[1] Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5; Explain the Reason for this Appeal
| am writing to formally appeal the 2025 assessment for my property located at 10501 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI
(Parcel under Lions Xpress LLC).
According to the notice, both the assessed value and the corrected taxable value have been set at
$382,000. This correction results in a significant increase in taxable value, which will dramatically raise my
annual property taxes to about $28,000.
In prior years, my annual property taxes have been around $5,000. While
| understand that property taxes
may increase following a transfer of ownership, the taxable value is generally much lower than the purchase
price and is subject to limitations under Michigan law (such as Proposal A caps). Setting the taxable value
equal to the full assessed value price is excessive and does not reflect the historic taxable value of this
property.
| respectfully request a review and correction of this taxable value.
| believe the taxable value should reflect
a reasonable adjustment from the prior year, not an immediate jump to match the assessed value. This
sudden increase creates an unfair and disproportionate tax burden on my business.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
2025
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: [I] March
[1
July
1] December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
0
Not required to attend
[7] 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 UncappingPage 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel [dentification Number:
18005141-52
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
(checkone)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
$382,000
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$382,000
What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)?
$350,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.
$175,000
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
$175,000
Section 8: Classification Information ony 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
[ndustrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
O
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?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee
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