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Michigan
Rda Holdings, LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Dearborn Respondent
- Petitioner
- Rda Holdings, LLC
- Respondent
- City Of Dearborn
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001080-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Response to Order - POS | PET | 4 | 09/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/18/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR RDA Holdings, LLC MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-001080 City of Dearborn , Respondent. ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX ANSWER 1. X__Admit ___ Deny. If denied, state the parcel number for the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Answer Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. X Admit Deny. If denied, the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition is ___ real ___ personal. 3. ___Admit ___ Deny. If denied, identify the contiguous and non-contiguous parcels by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): ya 4, ___Admit ___Deny. If denied, identify the parcel or parcels of personal property that are not located on a parcel of real property under appeal by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): ja 5. __ Admit_ Deny. n/a a. If denied, state when the personal property statements were filed, if at all: b. On what date did the March Board of Review commence: 6. X__Admit __ Deny. If denied, state the classification of the property identified on the Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition for the tax year or years at issue: 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-001080 Page 2 of 4 7. 10. 11. 12. 13. ___Admit___ Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): N/A Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional age if necessary): N/A Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, state the facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): N/A X_Admit ___Deny. If denied, in what County are the property or properties located in and what is the address of the property or properties: X__Admit___ Deny. If denied, what is the applicable local governmental unit: Admit _X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): According to the City of Dearborn Assessing Department's records, the owner of record is RCA Holdings LLC, with a mailing address of 5501 North Nob Hill Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351. If the property's taxable value is at issue, was there an addition or loss for purposes of establishing the property's taxable value for the tax year or years at issue? ___Yes _X No.
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MTT Docket No. 26-001080 Page 3 of 4 14. X_ Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): 15. Admit Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 $5,018,400 $2,509,200 $2,371,753 17. Respondent contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 $5,018,400 $2,509,200 $2,371,753 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 0 0 0
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MTT Docket No. 26-001080 Page 4 of 4 19. 20. 21. 22. Admit _X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): Respondent maintains that the established assessed and taxable values are accurate and supported by the assessment records. Admit _X Deny Neither Admit Nor Deny. If denied, list the separate facts upon which Respondent relies in support of the denial (attach additional page if necessary): Respondent maintains that the subject property is properly assessed in accordance with Michigan law and that the established assessed and taxable values are accurate and supported by the City of Dearborn’s assessment records. List any separate and specific facts upon which Respondent relies to support every ground on which Respondent relies and also has the burden of proof (attach additional page if necessary): Respondent maintains that the 2026 assessed value of $2,509,200 represents 50% of the established true cash value of $5,018,400. Respondent relies upon the property record card, assessment records, and valuation methodology supporting the 2026 assessment. List affirmative defenses and the separate and specific facts upon which Respondent relies in support of those affirmative defenses (attach additional page if necessary): WHEREFORE, Respondent, City of Dearborn, asserts that the requested reduction is not supported and requests that the Tribunal deny the requested relief, affirm Respondent's 2026 assessed and taxable values, subject to county and state equalization, and grant any other appropriate relief. Signature of Respondent's Authorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: /s/ Aaron P. Powers Printed Name of Respondent's Authorized Representative or, if none, Respondent: Aaron P. Powers Email Address: MTTappeals@wcaassessing.com Mailing Address: 38110 Executive Dr. STE 200 Westland, Mi 48185 Telephone Number: (734) 331-3980 Date: October 22, 2026
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PROOF OF SERVICE The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she, Haley B. Johnson, placed in
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001080 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Aaron M.I. P Last Name Powers Firm Name (if any) WCA Assessing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 38110 Executive Dr. STE 200 City or Town Westland State Michigan ZIP Code 48185 Telephone Number 7343313980 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) MTTappeals@wcaassessing.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Aaron P Powers /s/
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RECEIVED SEP 17 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN - GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Russell R Raftary, authorized agent , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.zle = CC 1¢ Oo City of Dearborn , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Russell R Raftary states that on-05/4612026 7/. Jo] 2e2ds helshe [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): City of Dearborn, Assessor's Office , Administration Offices 16901 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48126 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City of Dearborn, City Clerk 16901 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48126 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 500 Griswold St Suite 2100 Detroit, MI 48226 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 400 Monroe St Detroit, MI 48226 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): Dearborn Public Schools Administration Office, Att: Secetary 18900 Audette St Dearborn, MI 48124 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer
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Raftary & Associates, Inc Appraiser, Broker & Consultant V: 313-565-8900 rraftary@aol.com General Certified Appraiser Lic. # 1205001941 Real Estate Broker Lic. #6504106380 834 Abbey Lane Milford MI 48381 September 14, 2026 RDA Holdings, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docker No. 26-00180 City of Dearborn PROOF OF SERVICE On September 14, 2026, 1 provided the following copy of the “PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION” to the Michigan Tax Tribunal that was sent on July 10, 2026. Additionally, I am providing copies of the “certified mail” receipts that were returned to me. ee N - Russell Raftary, authorize qd agent PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry data indicated above to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by utilizing the mailing address of 6110 W. Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933 on September By: Russell Raftary, authorized agent
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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 RDA Holdings, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-001080 City Of Dearborn, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner 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 8, 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. 26-001080 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 RDA Holdings, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 26-001080 City Of Dearborn, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. See TTR 227. The Tribunal finds that placing Petitioner in default, rather than dismissal of this case, may effectuate the efficient administration of this appeal. As such, Petitioner must submit the proof of service within 14 days of the entry of this order. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner 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 8, 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. 26-001080 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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GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN | | GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA i H [ H | Raftary Real Estate Company LANSING DIRECTOR | | MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) | | MTT Docket No. City of Dearborn | | , Respondent(s) | ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION | 1. Property Parcel No: 820924301016 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition | Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) : 2. The property identified Lbove is X real personal. | 3. If more than one parcel contiguous? | Yes | contiguous parcel.) | of real property is under appeal, are the properties | No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- | 4. Are all of the parcels of|personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? __ Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) ; ! | } | 1 5. If parcels of personal pr property statements file perty are under appeal, when were the personal by parce! number (attach additional page if necessary): | | | H i | ; H | | | : i i H i 1 i 6. The property identified above is classified as Industrial Vacant 7. If the assessment or asgessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March ___ July December Board of Review. i I | | | i | ; 1 | | | i | MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL; +611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, M| 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, M] 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14, If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): | | | | i | ; I Ik IE If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involve ), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): | | | | 3 County. The The property or propert es at issue are located in Wayne property or properties’ address is: 381 Southfield Dearbofn, MI | I I | | | F IM | ; H The assessment or ass| ssments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit). City of Dearborn _ | Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 1812 Nightingale St Dearborn, MI 48128 (after 06/20/2026 the address will be 834 Abbey Ln Milford, MI 48381) ! This appeal involves issies relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a ispute aso the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __No __uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL 1 The tax year(s) at issue jare: 2026 | | | i : i :
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MTT Docket No. | Page 3 of 4 | 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitipner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax vear or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are. | Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 5,018/400 | 2,509,200 2,371,753 | | | | | 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: | | 1 3 Tax Year | True Cash Valle State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 925,000 462,500 462,500 | | i | ; | ! 18. The values in dispute far the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Valle State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 4,093,400 2,046,700 1,909,253 | i : pllowing relief (attach additional page if necessary): glue to 50% the arms’ length purchase price. | 19. Petitioner requests the ; Reduce the State Equalized v T 1 | i | j ; | 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): The subject was purchased injan arms’ length transation. There is no direct data to support the City of Dearborn's|value. | i i r
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MTT Docket No. | Page 4 of 4 : j Signature of Petitioner's Auth rized ‘Representative or, if none, Petitioner: "A rized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Russell R. Raftary, Authorized Repe esentative -— —— Email Address: rafiry@aol cob Mailing Address: | 1812 Nightingale St. Dearborn, MI 48128 (after June 20, 2026] 834 ABbey Ln, Milford, MI 48381) — a T—— = — ” - = — — Telephone Number: 313- -565-8900 3 Date: 05/18/2026 | It
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name RDA Holdings, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5501 North Nobhill Road City or Town Fort Lauderdale State Florida ZIP Code 33351 Telephone Number 9542405699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) raphael@rnapropertiesllc.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Russell M.I. R Last Name Raftary Firm Name (if any) Raftary Real Estate Company Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1812 Nightingale Stree City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48128 Telephone Number 3135658900 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) rraftary@aol.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 381 Southfield Dearborn
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48126 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) County Wayne 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.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 32820924301016 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Industrial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 2509200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2371753 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 5018400 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 925000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 462500 Fee Information 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Russell R Raftary Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26051885959731 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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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 RDA Holdings, LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001080 City Of Dearborn, 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 15, 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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GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN | | GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA i H [ H | Raftary Real Estate Company LANSING DIRECTOR | | MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) | | MTT Docket No. City of Dearborn | | , Respondent(s) | ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION | 1. Property Parcel No: 820924301016 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition | Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) : 2. The property identified Lbove is X real personal. | 3. If more than one parcel contiguous? | Yes | contiguous parcel.) | of real property is under appeal, are the properties | No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- | 4. Are all of the parcels of|personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? __ Yes No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) ; ! | } | 1 5. If parcels of personal pr property statements file perty are under appeal, when were the personal by parce! number (attach additional page if necessary): | | | H i | ; H | | | : i i H i 1 i 6. The property identified above is classified as Industrial Vacant 7. If the assessment or asgessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent's March ___ July December Board of Review. i I | | | i | ; 1 | | | i | MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL; +611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, M| 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, M] 48906
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14, If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): | | | | i | ; I Ik IE If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involve ), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): | | | | 3 County. The The property or propert es at issue are located in Wayne property or properties’ address is: 381 Southfield Dearbofn, MI | I I | | | F IM | ; H The assessment or ass| ssments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit). City of Dearborn _ | Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 1812 Nightingale St Dearborn, MI 48128 (after 06/20/2026 the address will be 834 Abbey Ln Milford, MI 48381) ! This appeal involves issies relating to the (check all that are applicable): X the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a ispute aso the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes __No __uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL 1 The tax year(s) at issue jare: 2026 | | | i : i :
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MTT Docket No. | Page 3 of 4 | 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitipner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the prior tax vear or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are. | Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2026 5,018/400 | 2,509,200 2,371,753 | | | | | 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: | | 1 3 Tax Year | True Cash Valle State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 925,000 462,500 462,500 | | i | ; | ! 18. The values in dispute far the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Valle State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2026 4,093,400 2,046,700 1,909,253 | i : pllowing relief (attach additional page if necessary): glue to 50% the arms’ length purchase price. | 19. Petitioner requests the ; Reduce the State Equalized v T 1 | i | j ; | 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): The subject was purchased injan arms’ length transation. There is no direct data to support the City of Dearborn's|value. | i i r
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MTT Docket No. | Page 4 of 4 : j Signature of Petitioner's Auth rized ‘Representative or, if none, Petitioner: "A rized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Russell R. Raftary, Authorized Repe esentative -— —— Email Address: rafiry@aol cob Mailing Address: | 1812 Nightingale St. Dearborn, MI 48128 (after June 20, 2026] 834 ABbey Ln, Milford, MI 48381) — a T—— = — ” - = — — Telephone Number: 313- -565-8900 3 Date: 05/18/2026 | It
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name RDA Holdings, LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5501 North Nobhill Road City or Town Fort Lauderdale State Florida ZIP Code 33351 Telephone Number 9542405699 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) raphael@rnapropertiesllc.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Russell M.I. R Last Name Raftary Firm Name (if any) Raftary Real Estate Company Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1812 Nightingale Stree City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48128 Telephone Number 3135658900 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) rraftary@aol.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 381 Southfield Dearborn
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48126 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) County Wayne 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.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 32820924301016 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Industrial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 2509200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2371753 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 5018400 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 925000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 462500 Fee Information 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Russell R Raftary Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26051885959731 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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