Sahana Investments LLC, Petitioner V Township Of Clinton, Respondent

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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

Sahana Investments LLC, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition and Respondent has not filed an 

objection to the requested withdrawal. 

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.

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

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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: January 23, 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

Sahana Investments LLC, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw the Petition and Respondent has not filed an 

objection to the requested withdrawal. 

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.

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

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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.

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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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL

TAKE NOTICE that Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw (Motion) in the above-

captioned appeal. Because the motion was not filed jointly (i.e. signed by both parties or 

representatives), Respondent has seven days from the service of the motion to file a 

response. Respondent may respond by agreeing to (i.e. concurrence) the withdrawal of 

the case or by objecting to the motion. If Respondent does not timely submit a 

concurrence or objection to the request, it will be deemed to be a concurrence and the 

request will be granted, unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. If the request is 

granted, the case will be dismissed. If a request is not granted or the Tribunal has not 

notified you that it has been granted, you are required to attend the hearing. 

For your convenience, you may use the Tribunal’s form “Response to Motion to 

Withdraw Appeal” located on the Tribunal’s website. To access the form, please go to 

our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and go to either the “Entire Tribunal” or “Small 

Claims” page, depending on the division in which the case is pending. To submit the 

response, please fill out the form and file it with the Tribunal by e-mail or e-filing.1

By: Tribunal Clerk__________

Entered: January 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

1 Though you may file the response by hard copy (i.e. mail), filing by e-mail or e-filing will facilitate the 

efficient administration of justice.

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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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW APPEAL

TAKE NOTICE that Petitioner has filed a Motion to Withdraw (Motion) in the above-

captioned appeal. Because the motion was not filed jointly (i.e. signed by both parties or 

representatives), Respondent has seven days from the service of the motion to file a 

response. Respondent may respond by agreeing to (i.e. concurrence) the withdrawal of 

the case or by objecting to the motion. If Respondent does not timely submit a 

concurrence or objection to the request, it will be deemed to be a concurrence and the 

request will be granted, unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. If the request is 

granted, the case will be dismissed. If a request is not granted or the Tribunal has not 

notified you that it has been granted, you are required to attend the hearing. 

For your convenience, you may use the Tribunal’s form “Response to Motion to 

Withdraw Appeal” located on the Tribunal’s website. To access the form, please go to 

our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and go to either the “Entire Tribunal” or “Small 

Claims” page, depending on the division in which the case is pending. To submit the 

response, please fill out the form and file it with the Tribunal by e-mail or e-filing.2

By: Tribunal Clerk__________

Entered: January 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

2 Though you may file the response by hard copy (i.e. mail), filing by e-mail or e-filing will facilitate the 

efficient administration of justice.

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RECEIVED 

AM 

JAN 1 8 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

PROPERTY TAX 

CONSULTANTS 

YOUR PROPERTY TAX EXPERTS SINCE 1989 

January 7, 2026 

Clerk of the Court 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

RE: 

Property Tax Consultants for Sahana Investments LLC 

Parcel # 16-11-34-129-019, v. Clinton Charter Township 

Docket # 24-003856 

Dear Clerk, 

This letter is to serve as our Motion to Withdraw in the above-referenced matter. 

Enclosed is our check in the amount of $25 to cover the motion. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Very truly yours, 

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01/12/26 

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fuk: $25.00 

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FROFERTY TAY CONSULTATION 

nAylsworth 

Agent for Sahana Investments LLC 

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info:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Property Tax Consultants for: Sahana Investments LLC 

Petitioner 

Vv 

Motion to Withdraw 

Clinton Charter Township 

Respondent 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jon Aylsworth, deposes and says that on January 7, 2026 he served a copy of the motion 

to withdraw relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

Via USPS, with proper postage affixed thereto. 

Clinton Charter Township 

ATTN: Assessor 

40700 Romeo Plank Road 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

Jeri Aylsworth

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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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 24-003856

Township Of Clinton, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

February 4, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

1:00 PM EST

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

731891219 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento.

এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন।

.ةقيثولا مجرتت صخش كيدل ىجري ةماه ةينوناق ةقيثو وه اذه

Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang 

dokumento.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the

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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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

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If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: December 17, 2024

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 provide 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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

ORLENE HAWKS 

DIRECTOR 

 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. OTTAWA ST • P.O. BOX 30232 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-8195 • 517-335-9760 

 

_____________________________, 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOAHR Docket No. 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

 

 

[date of service] 

 

served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________ 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

 

 

 

 

SAHANA INVESTMENTS LLC

24-003856

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON

JESSICA HOLDEN

11/14/2024

RESPONDENT'S ANSWER FORM

SAHANA INVESTMENTS LLC

C/O JACK AYLSWORTH 

861 PINECREST AVE SE 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506 

JESSICA HOLDEN

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JULY 31, 2024

MTT appeals must be made pursuant to

Tribunal rules. Contact the MTT regarding

appeal rules.

(517) 335-9760

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib

BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

2024

FROM

JAMES H. ELROD, ASSESSOR

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON

40700 ROMEO PLANK RD

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION (parcel code required, property address and

legal description optional):

16-11-34-129-019

21165 WOODWARD

SAHANA INVESTMENTS LLC

18200 EAST TEN MILE ROAD STE 200

EASTPOINTE MI 48021

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

Thank you for attending this year's March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary

to compute your assessment and taxable value.

16-11-34-129-019

The Board has completed their review of parcel number

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied:

Board of Review Comments:

REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED, SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE NOT PROVIDED

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

2024

68,500

2024

68,500

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

(if the amounts below are the same then no revisions have occurred)

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

2024

62,070

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

62,070

2024

2024 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION %

0

The above values are subject to State Equalization. The tentative factor is 1.0000.

This Decision may be further appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or State Tax Commission as indicated below:

-- If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed or taxable value, further appeal may be made to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal at the address below. Please note the appeal deadlines for each class of property.

VALUE AND EXEMPTION APPEAL DEADLINES:

APPEAL TO:

MAY 31, 2024

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Commercial Real

Residential

Poverty Exemption

Industrial Real

Commercial Personal

Industrial Personal

Utility Personal

-- If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding CLASSIFICATION, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the

State Tax Commission P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, MI 48909 by July 1, 2024.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 24-003856

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Clinton (MACOMB)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

James

M.I.

Last Name

Elrod

Firm Name (if any)

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

40700 Romeo Plank

City or Town

Clinton Township

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48038

Telephone Number

586-723-8014

Fax Number

586-286-9390

E-mail Address

assessor@clintontownship.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

No

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

RESPONDENT MAINTAINS THAT THE VALUES AT QUESTION ARE INDICATIVE OF THE MARKET AND WERE PREPARED ACCORDING TO 

STATE GUIDELINES. RESPONDENT WILL COMPLETE A GRID OF COMPARABLE SALES PRIOR TO THE MTT'S REQUIRED DATE FOR 

EVIDENCE SUBMITAL AND IF NECESSARY, WILL CONTTACT PETITIONER TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, 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, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

NO

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

16-11-34-129-019

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

68,500

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

62,070

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

137,000

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

68,500

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

62,070

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ James Elrod

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RECEIVED 

AUG 12 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

sen wn 

ine 2] 

DIRECTOR 

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) 277(3), 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.L. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Sahana Investments LLC 

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

18200 East Ten Mile Road STE 200 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Eastpointe 

Mi 

48021 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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 

] 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Jack 

Aylsworth 

irm 

Name 

(if 

any) 

mtn 

property Tax Consultants 

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

861 Pinecrest Ave SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49506 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

269-366-0300 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

jack@skylinepropertytax.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyou | [[] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

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Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

21165 Woodward, Clinton Township, MI 48035 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

Clinton Township 

Macomb County

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check ali that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

O Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[I] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[0 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of 

a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The market approach to value supports a lower value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2024 

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: 

March 

[i] July 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[ Not required to attend 

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 

[m] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? [ml] Yes 

No 

if Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: I} March 

[| July 

O December 

if No, explain why:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parce form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

16-11-34-129-019 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value (alse known as EE Value) as established by the BOR: 

68,500 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

62,070 

What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

113,000 

Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This Is your contention of Assessed Value, 

56,500 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel identification Number: 

Current ClassHication of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Deveiopmental 

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?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

O Yes 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty

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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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

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 279. 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 16, 2024

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 provide 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

Sahana Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003856

Township Of Clinton,

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 279. 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 16, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

AUG 12 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

sen wn 

ine 2] 

DIRECTOR 

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) 277(3), 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.L. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Sahana Investments LLC 

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

18200 East Ten Mile Road STE 200 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Eastpointe 

Mi 

48021 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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 

] 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Jack 

Aylsworth 

irm 

Name 

(if 

any) 

mtn 

property Tax Consultants 

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

861 Pinecrest Ave SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Mi 

49506 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

269-366-0300 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

jack@skylinepropertytax.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyou | [[] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

fl 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

21165 Woodward, Clinton Township, MI 48035 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

Clinton Township 

Macomb County

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check ali that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

O Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[I] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[0 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of 

a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The market approach to value supports a lower value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2024 

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: 

March 

[i] July 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[ Not required to attend 

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 

[m] Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? [ml] Yes 

No 

if Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: I} March 

[| July 

O December 

if No, explain why:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parce form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

16-11-34-129-019 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value (alse known as EE Value) as established by the BOR: 

68,500 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

62,070 

What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

113,000 

Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This Is your contention of Assessed Value, 

56,500 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel identification Number: 

Current ClassHication of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Deveiopmental 

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?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

O Yes 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty

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FR

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