Michigan

Ryan Schmidt Petitioner V Township Of West Bloomfield Respondent

Petitioner: Ryan Schmidt
Respondent: Township Of West Bloomfield

Case overview

Docket number: 26-002797-TT
Status: Answer Due
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Oakland
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	09/29/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
5	Petition has been verified	PET	1	09/29/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
4	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/29/2026	Not recorded	Download
3	Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.	PET	Not recorded	07/31/2026	Not recorded	Download
2	Appearance	PET	Not recorded	07/31/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	07/27/2026	$0.00	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download

Documents

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Michigan Department of Treasury,

STC 1019 (Rev, 10-17)

THIS

IS NOT A TAX BILL

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor.

L-4400

FROM

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

X -18-03-108-017

CHARTER TWP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD

ROBERT SCRIPTURE, ASSESSOR

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323

PARCEL CODE NUMBER:

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

1860 ALLENDALE

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48324-1209

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”:

100.00%

SCHMIDT, RYAN & NICOLE

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

.00%

1860 ALLENDALE AVE

’

WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48324-1209

% Exempt

As "MBT Industrial Personal...

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal"...........

.00%

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

[1 Yes

_| THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:401

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DIST.

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT:

401

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

Your assessment was based on market adjustment.

The change in Taxable Value will mcrease/decroase your 2026 tax

PRIOR og

& RR

CHANGE

bill by approximately:

3,985.74

based on the 2025 tax rates.

1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative):

223.721

330,331

106,610

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

283,520

378,530

95,010

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (Current amount is tentative):

283,520

378,530

95,010

5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025:

WAS NOT

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: Market Adjustment, Remodel

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027.

Property taxes are calculated on the Taxable Value (see line

1 above). The Taxable Value number entered in the "Change from Prior

Year to Current Year" column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. This number indicates the change in the Taxable Value.

State Equalized Value (SEV) is the Assessed Value (see line 2 above) multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any (see line 3 above).

State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value (see line 4 above).

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (see line 5 above) on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same

as your 2026 State Equalized Value.

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying

your 2025 Taxable Value (see line

1 above) by 1.027 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). Physical changes in your property

may also increase or decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2026 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2026 State Equalized Value.

March Board of Review Appeal Information:

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may be

appealed by filing a protest with the local Board of Review.

Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board of Review

Petition Form.

A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the State Tax Commission at www.michigan.gov/taxes.

Click on Forms (at top of page) then click on Property Tax, then click on Board of Review to obtain Form 618 (L-4035).

To schedule an appointment for an appeal in person please call: 248-451-4850 by March 6, 2026.

Any questions regarding your assessment, please call 248-451-4850 or by email at AskAssessing@wbtownship.org. For additional

information, please visit our website at www.wbtownship.org. Appointments are available in date order.

The Board of Review meeting schedule is:

March

3, 2026-9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Organizational Meeting (No Public Hearings)

March

4,2026

9:00 AMto

1:00 PM

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March

5,2026

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

March

6,2026

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

March

9,2026

9:00 AMto

1:00 PM

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March

10,2026

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Not

less than 14 days before the meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner.

Instead of a personal appearance you may file a written appeal by March 6, 2026.

Please submit the following information with your signed letter and/or attachments:

1) Reason for appeal, 2) Documents supporting

reason for appeal, 3) Copy of this notice (or reference Property Identification Number on all correspondence), 4) Full contact information

including telephone number. Agents representing a Taxpayer must provide the Board of Review with a current letter of authorization.

The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for "qualified agricultural properties" may be appealed to the local Board of

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a "homeowner's principal residence” may be appealed to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal

form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary for property classified Residential to protect your right to further appeal valuation

and exemption disputes to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified

Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax

Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, or Utility Personal Property may be appealed at the

regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31, if a personal property

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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. 26-002797

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

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

Robert

M.I. 

Last Name

Scripture

Firm Name (if any)

Charter Township of West Bloomfield

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

4550 Walnut Lake Rd

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48323

Telephone Number

2484514850

E-mail Address

taxtribunal@wbtownship.org

 

 

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?

Yes

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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 respondent will prepare a Valuation Disclosure and may conduct a site inspection prior to the hearing.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES:

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

*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?

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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:

18-03-108-017

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

342500

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

330331

What do you believe is the fair market value?

685000

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Robert Scripture

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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EXHIBITS TO PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION - SCHMIDT, RYAN 

. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. 

. 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION. 

. REPORT CARD. 

. VALUATION REPORT. 

. APPRAISAL BY RAY O’NEIL OF O’NEIL APPRAISAL, LLC.

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EXHIBIT A - NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

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Se Tors tran ron

THIS

IS NOT A TAX BILL

L-4400

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Toi form i

sud

under

ot.

208 0 18

211,24

6) and See 211

FROM

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

CHARTER TWP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD

PARCEL CODE NUMBER:

~~ X -18-03-108-017

ROBERT SCRIPTURE, ASSESSOR

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323

1860 ALLENDALE

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48324-1209

NAME

AND ADDRE:!

OWNER

OR PERSON NAMED

IENT R(

FEC CENEEOR

PERED

NRO

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

% Exempt

As "Homeowners Principal Residence:

~~ 100.00%

SCHMIDT, RYAN & NICOLE

% Exempt

As "Qualified Agricultural Property”:

.00%

1860 ALLENDALE AVE

)

WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48324-1209

% Exempt

As "MBT Industial Personal

00%

9% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”:

00%

Exempt

As "Qualified Forest Property":

O Yes

[X]

_| THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:401

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

[SCHOOL DISTRICT: WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DIST,

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT:

401

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

Your assessment was based on market adjustment.

The change in Taxable Value will increase/decrease your 2026 tax

ae ell)

Copel ial)

CHANGE

bill by approximately:

3,985.74

based on the 2025 tax rates.

1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative):

223.721

330,331

106.610

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

283,520

378.530

95,010]

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (Current amount is tentative):

283,520

378,530

95,010

5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025:

WAS NOT

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: Market Adjustment, Remodel

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027.

Property taxes are calculated on the Taxable Value (see line

1 above). The Taxable Value number entered in the "Change from Prior

Year to Current Year" column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. This number indicates the change in the Taxable Value.

State Equalized Value (SEV} is the Assessed Value (see line 2 above) multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any (see line 3 above).

State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value (see line 4 above).

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (see line 5 above) on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same

as your 2026 State Equalized Value.

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying

your 2025 Taxable Value (see line 1 above) by 1.027 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year).

Physical changes in your property

may also increase or decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2026 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2026 State Equalized Value.

March Board of Review Appeal Information:

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may be

appealed by filing a protest with the local Board of Review. Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board of Review

Petition Form. A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the State Tax Commission at www.michigan.gov/taxes.

Click on Forms (at top of page) then click on Property Tax, then click on Board of Review to obtain Form 618 (L-4035).

To schedule an appointment for an appeal in person please call: 248-451-4850 by March 6, 2026.

Any questions regarding your assessment, please call 248-451-4850 or by email at AskAssessing@wbtownship.org. For additional

information, please visit our website at www.wbtownship.org. Appointments are available in date order.

The Board of Review meeting schedule is:

March

3, 2026- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Organizational Meeting (No Public Hearings)

March

4,2026

9:00 AMto

1:00 PM

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March

5,2026

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

0 PM to 4:00 PM

March

6,2026

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

0 PM to 4:00 PM

March

9,2026

9:00

AMto

1:00

0 PM to 9:00 PM

West BI

field

Townshin

sing

Depart

March

10,2026

9:00 AMto 11:00

AM 1:00

PM to 3:00 PM

Wes!

Bloomfield

Township

Assessing

Departmen!

Not

less than 14 days before the meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner.

Instead of a personal appearance you may file a written appeal by March 6, 2026.

Please submit

the following information with your signed letter and/or attachments:

1) Reason for appeal, 2) Documents supporting

reason for appeal, 3) Copy of this notice (or reference Property Identification Number on all correspondence), 4) Full contact information

including telephone number. Agents representing a Taxpayer must provide the Board of Review with a current letter of authorization.

The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for "qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a "homeowner's principal residence" may be appealed to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal

form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

Filing a protest wilh the Board of Review is necessary for property classified Residential to protect your right to further appeal valuation

and exemption disputes to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified

Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax

Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31. Commercial Personal,

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EXH

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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

Ryan

M.I.

Last Name

Schmidt

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

1860 Allendale Ave.

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Telephone Number

(810) 691-6390

E-mail Address

info@linnellfirm.com

Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Richard

M.I.

D

Last Name

Linnell

Firm Name (if any)

Linnell & Associates, PLLC

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

2804 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 203

City or Town

Keego Harbor

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48320

Telephone Number

(248) 977-4182

E-mail Address

rlinnell@linnellfirm.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)

1860 Allendale Ave.

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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

City or Town

West Bloomfield

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

The assessed valuation exceeds the True Cash Value of the subject property as of December 31, 2025. Petitioner includes an independent, professional real estate

appraisal completed by a licensed Michigan appraiser, effective as of December 31, 2025, with this submission. This appraisal demonstrates a True Cash Value of

the subject property at $585,000. This would establish a Taxable Value of $292,500. Taxable, assessed and capped values should all be reduced.

The taxable value was partially uncapped as a result of some improvements that were made to the property. The partial uncapping was in excess of the amount

that should have resulted from the uncapping. The petitioners appealed to the local Board of Review, which provided an inadequate reduction to the assessed

value and left the taxable and capped values unchanged.

The appraiser notes that Comparable #2 was the most weighted based on “similar amenities and the least amount of adjustments” and includes the recent 1,094

square foot addition on slab, which added a family room, 3 bedrooms, bath and 636 square foot garage. They also note that the kitchen is dated with exception of

flooring and that the deck and seawall are older.

The current assessment does not reflect true market conditions or the actual physical and economic data of the property as demonstrated in appraisal report.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

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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

Parcel Number:

X-18-03-108-017

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

342500.00

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

330331.00

What do you believe is the fair market value?

585000.00

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

292500.00

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

292500.00

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Richard D. Linnell, Esq.

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?

Yes

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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

Ryan Schmidt,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-002797

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 29, 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

Ryan Schmidt,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-002797

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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 29, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

RYAN SCHMIDT 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

Docket No. 26-002797 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property ID #: X-18-03-108-017 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD (OAKLAND) 

 

Respondent. 

RYAN SCHMIDT 

 

 

 

 

 

LINNELL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC 

Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By: Richard D. Linnell, Esq. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2804 Orchard Lake Road Ste 203 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keego Harbor, MI 48320 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

248-977-4182 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

I, Debera Guenther, Legal Assistant for Linnell & Associates PLLC, declare that I am employed in 

the County of Oakland, State of Michigan; I am over the age of 18 and not a party to the within action; my 

business address is 2804 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 203, Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320, and that the 

following facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief: 

On July 31, 2026, the foregoing document(s) described as: APPEARANCE, PETITION, 

EVIDENCE and this PROOF OF SERVICE was served upon Robert Scripture, Assessor for Respondent, 

askassessing@wbtownship.org via electronic mail and at 4550 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 

48323 by placing it in a sealed envelope with certified first-class postage fully prepaid, properly addressed, 

and depositing in the United States Mail. 

 

Dated: July 31, 2026 

/s/ Debera Guenther 

DEBERA GUENTHER

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

RYAN SCHMIDT 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

Docket No. 26-002797 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property ID #: X-18-03-108-017 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD (OAKLAND) 

 

Respondent. 

RYAN SCHMIDT 

 

 

 

 

 

LINNELL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC 

Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By: Richard D. Linnell, Esq. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2804 Orchard Lake Road Ste 203 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keego Harbor, MI 48320 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

248-977-4182 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

APPEARANCE 

Please enter the appearance of LINNELL & ASSOCIATES, PLLC by Richard D. Linnell, Esq., as 

attorney for Petitioner, RYAN SCHMIDT. 

 

Dated: July 31, 2026 

LINNELL & ASSOCIATES PLLC 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ RICHARD D. LINNELL 

 

 

 

BY: RICHARD D. LINNELL (P59339) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

2804 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. 203 

Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320 

Telephone: (248) 977-4182 

info@linnellfirm.com

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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: 26-002797

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Appearance

Attachment File Name: Appearance Schmidt

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: POS of Filing Schmidt

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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EXHIBITS TO PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION - SCHMIDT, RYAN 

. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. 

. 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION. 

. REPORT CARD. 

. VALUATION REPORT. 

. APPRAISAL BY RAY O’NEIL OF O’NEIL APPRAISAL, LLC.

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EXHIBIT A - NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT