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Michigan
Randy L Davis Petitioner V Township Of Maple Valley Respondent
- Petitioner
- Randy L Davis
- Respondent
- Township Of Maple Valley
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002150-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Montcalm
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/01/2026 | $250.00 | Download |
Documents
POS - Respondent's Property Tax Appeal Small Claims Answer Form - Valuation Uncapping.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION RANDY L DAVIS MTT Docket No. 26-002150 Petitioner, PPN: 59-013-590-003-00 v. MAPLE VALLEY TOWNSHIP Respondent. Randy L Davis Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) Self-Represented Petitioner FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, PC 1171 S. Kohler Rd. Attorneys for Respondent Trufant, MI 49347 1700 East Beltline Ave. NE, Suite 200 (616) 232-9412 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 randydavis72(@gmail.com (616) 726-2258 tdillon@fosterswift.com PROOF OF SERVICE On October 5, 2026, I served a copy of Respondent’s Property Tax Appeal Small Claims Answer Form — Valuation/Uncapping, along with a copy of this Proof of Service, upon the parties of record at their last known address, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. C a rl BA LoNNIO Date: October 5, 2026 7 & [Ja clyn R. Fdlkema — Legal Assistan 88465:00002:203126502-1
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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: 26-002150 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: POS - Respondent's Property Tax Appeal Small Claims Answer Form - Valuation Uncapping Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002150 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Maple Valley (MONTCALM) 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 Thomas M.I. Last Name Dillon Firm Name (if any) Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1700 E. Beltline Ave. NE Suite 200 City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49525 Telephone Number (616) 726-2258 E-mail Address tdillon@fosterswift.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? No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: The Subject Property's true cash, assessed, and taxable values were properly determined. Petitioner has failed to provide any evidence supporting its requested valuation. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? Yes *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? NA
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 59-013-590-003-00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 174400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 135019 What do you believe is the fair market value? 348800 What do you believe is the taxable value? 135019 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Thomas K. Dillon 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 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Randy M.I. L Last Name Davis Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1171 S Kohler Rd City or Town TRUFANT State Michigan ZIP Code 49347 Telephone Number 6162329412 E-mail Address randydavis72@gmail.com 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 parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 1232 Kohler Rd 1232 Kohler Rd City or Town TRUFANT County Montcalm State Michigan ZIP Code 49347 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Maple Valley (MONTCALM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 I am appealing the 2026 true cash value and taxable value of this commercial self-storage property. The assessed value exceeds the value supported by the property's income-producing capability. The property generated approximately $45,059 in gross income during 2025 and incurs ongoing expenses including property taxes, snow removal, lawn maintenance, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. Supporting documentation is attached. I request a review using the income approach to valuation and a reduction of the assessed and taxable values to reflect the property's actual market value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 59-013-590-003-00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 174400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 135019 What do you believe is the fair market value? 250000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 125000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 125000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 /s/ Randy Lee Davis Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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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 Randy L Davis, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002150 Township Of Maple Valley, 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 5, 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 Randy L Davis, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002150 Township Of Maple Valley, 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 5, 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 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Randy M.I. L Last Name Davis Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1171 S Kohler Rd City or Town TRUFANT State Michigan ZIP Code 49347 Telephone Number 6162329412 E-mail Address randydavis72@gmail.com 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 parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 1232 Kohler Rd 1232 Kohler Rd City or Town TRUFANT County Montcalm State Michigan ZIP Code 49347 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Maple Valley (MONTCALM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 I am appealing the 2026 true cash value and taxable value of this commercial self-storage property. The assessed value exceeds the value supported by the property's income-producing capability. The property generated approximately $45,059 in gross income during 2025 and incurs ongoing expenses including property taxes, snow removal, lawn maintenance, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. Supporting documentation is attached. I request a review using the income approach to valuation and a reduction of the assessed and taxable values to reflect the property's actual market value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 59-013-590-003-00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 174400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 135019 What do you believe is the fair market value? 250000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 125000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 125000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 /s/ Randy Lee Davis Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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