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Michigan
Sami Al-Harastani Petitioner V Township Of Flint Respondent
- Petitioner
- Sami Al-Harastani
- Respondent
- Township Of Flint
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001151-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Genesee
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 07/01/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 05/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 04/11/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Sami Al-Harastani, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Township of Flint, 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. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Page 2 of 4 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. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: 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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Sami Al-Harastani 2734 Timber Lane Dr Flushing , MI 48433
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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 Sami Al-Harastani, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Township of Flint, 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. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** GENESEE County: FLINT TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 07-05-601-023 369,180C 385,900 342,400 43,500 2023 387,639C 422,900 379,400 43,500 2024 399,655C 418,700 375,200 43,500 2025 410,445C 430,100M 430,100 386,600 43,500 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value 200.00 409.00 1.0000 1.0000 0 100 0 TIMBERS SITE 1 Units60000.00000 145* RIVER 87,000 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. 200 Actual Front Feet, 1.88 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 87,000 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 5210.NEIGHBORHOOD 5210 Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Flint, County of Genesee, Michigan Comments/Influences UNIT 19 EXC A POL BEG AT SW COR OF UNIT & ON A NON-TANGENT CIRCULAR CURVE TO LEFT HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 7 DEG 34 MIN 25 SEC & A RADIUS OF 308.28 FT TH ALONG CURVE A LENGTH OF 40.75 FT HAVING A CHORD BEARING & DIST OF N 1 DEG 38 MIN 32 SEC E 40.72 FT TH N 88 DEG 16 MIN 56 SEC E 253.91 FT TH S 66 DEG 05 MIN 24 SEC E 43.31 FT TO S LINE OF UNIT TH S 84 DEG 02 MIN 12 SEC W 296.16 FT TO POB & PART OF UNIT 18 BEG N 84 DEG 02 MIN 12 SEC E 185 FT ALONG COMMON LINE OF UNITS 18 & 19 FROM SW COR OF UNIT 18 TH N 66 DEG 07 MIN E 65 FT TH N 84 DEG 02 MIN 12 SEC E 173.69 FT TO TRAVERSE LINE ALONG FLINT RIVER TH S 0 DEG 09 MIN 30 SEC W 20 FT TH S 84 DEG 02 MIN 12 SEC W 229.04 FT ALONG COMMON LINE OF UNITS 18 & 19 TO POB THE TIMBERS (2001) FR 07-05-601-010/-017 Tax Description AL-HARASTANI, SAMI & MUSTAFA, M 2734 TIMBER LANE DR FLUSHING MI 48433-3509 Owner's Name/Address 2734 TIMBER LN Property Address 2026 Est TCV 860,295 TCV/TFA: 257.88 MAP NUMBER: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED DONE 27001530 08/02/2007 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL P.R.E. 100% 11/17/2021 APR 10 202 PM25-0023 01/29/2025 School: FLUSHING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: Class: RESIDENTIAL CONDOM 0.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER WD 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 01/01/1998 82,000 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER 201206270056117 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 06/12/2012 589,900 MCNAMARA, THOMAS L & LAHEY FORD, LAWRENCE P & NANCY V 100.0 DEED 202205170040310 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 10/27/2021 645,000 AL-HARASTANI, SAMI MCNAMARA, THOMAS & LAHEY, 0.0 DEED 21-NOT USED/OTHER QC 03/07/2024 0 AL-HARASTANI, SAMI & MUSTA AL-HARASTANI, SAMI Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 07/01/2026
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Parcel Number: 07-05-601-023, Land Image Printed on 07/01/2026 Parcel Number: 07-05-601-023, Land Image Lot (18) 05-601-022 Lot (18) p ERI o =] 2 |= Lot (19) fa o [C} oy : = 254 PF} Lot (19) Lot (19) Lot (20) 05-601-018 Sketch by Apex Sketch *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** 123F => 0’ 05-601-023 Lot (18) 4057.5 sf Lot (19) 73182.6 sf Acreage 10968.6 sf a 88208.7 sf : 2.025 Ac | HI SER 220.9’ Flint River 142.3 Printed on 07/01/2026
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Class: B +20 Effec. Age: 13 Floor Area: 3,336 Total Base New : 1,288,200 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 1,120,717 X 0.690 Estimated T.C.V: 773,295 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family 1.00 STORY Cls B 20 Blt 1999 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 3336 SF Floor Area = 3336 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=87/100/100/100/87 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Brick Basement 3,336 Total: 907,852 789,814 Other Additions/Adjustments Basement Living Area 3336 196,123 170,627 Exterior Brick Veneer 464 10,259 8,925 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 4 41,500 36,105 2 Fixture Bath 2 13,833 12,035 Porches CCP (1 Story) 109 4,708 4,096 WGEP (1 Story) 72 11,253 9,790 Deck Treated Wood 48 1,894 1,648 Garages Class: B Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Finished) Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -4,737 -4,121 Base Cost 1176 84,684 73,675 Fireplaces Two Sided 1 11,223 9,764 Prefab 1 Story 1 4,408 3,835 Unit-in-Place Cost Items WALK OUT BSMT 1 5,200 4,524 Totals: 1,288,200 1,120,717 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: Class: B Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Yes Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 1176 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CCP (1 Story) WGEP (1 Story) Treated Wood 109 72 48 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas 1 1 (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 5 2 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. Ex. X No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12)
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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. 26-001151 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township of Flint (GENESEE) 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 Paula M.I. Last Name Dotson Firm Name (if any) Township of Flint Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1490 S Dye Road City or Town Flint State Michigan ZIP Code 48532 Telephone Number 8106003227 E-mail Address pdotson@flinttownship.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: Parcel has been uniformly valued reflective of the "usual selling price" and market conditions for tax year 2026. 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: 07-05-601-023 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 430100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 410445 What do you believe is the fair market value? 860200 What do you believe is the taxable value? 410445 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Paula Dotson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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RECEIVED
APR 13.2026
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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
. GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL. PETITION FORM
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default,
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M1.
Last Name/Company Name
Sami
Al-Harastani
,
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route)
* [2734 Timber lane dr
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Flushing
Mi
48433
Telephone NTR 810-265-4533
Email Address {do not enter uniess you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email}
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
I
First Name
M1
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rurai Route)
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information *use the multiple parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
If you are appeating more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
appealing?
[J ves*
[J now
**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel
Property Address (No., Street)
2734 Timber lane dr
City or Town
County
State
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check afl that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) J Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The assessed value exceeds the true cash value of the property. The current State Equalized Value of $430,100 implies a market value of approximately $860,200, which is not supported by recent comparable sales. The property was purchased in 2022 for $645,000 in an arms-length transaction, and no major improvements have been made since that time. Recent sales of similar homes in the neighborhood indicate values significantly lower than the current assessment. Based on comparable sales and market data, the current assessment appears to exceed fair market value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [WH] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [a] July [mn] December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): [W] Not required to attend [Hl] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order = Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON i. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 07-05-601-023 Classification of Property: Real] Personal id (check one) Agricultural [J Commercial J industrial [J Residential Timber-Cutover [1 Developmental] Utility [3 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established hy the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 430, qi 00 41 0,445 What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? Z0% 000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by 5) hetween $325,000 and $362,500 assessed value) 350,000 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Yes [m} No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principat Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. if you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 if your property is residential property (ses MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $126.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attgrney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR VALUATION/UNCAPPING APPEAL Follow these instructions for completing this Small Claims petition form. For questions that are not
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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 Sami Al-Harastani, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Township of Flint, 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: May 20, 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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Sami Al-Harastani 2734 Timber Lane Dr Flushing , MI 48433
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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 Sami Al-Harastani, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Township of Flint, 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: May 20, 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 Sami Al-Harastani, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001151 Township of Flint, 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: May 20, 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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RECEIVED
APR 13.2026
.
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
. GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL. PETITION FORM
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default,
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
M1.
Last Name/Company Name
Sami
Al-Harastani
,
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.0. Box or Rural Route)
* [2734 Timber lane dr
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Flushing
Mi
48433
Telephone NTR 810-265-4533
Email Address {do not enter uniess you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email}
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
I
First Name
M1
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rurai Route)
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information *use the multiple parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
If you are appeating more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
appealing?
[J ves*
[J now
**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel
Property Address (No., Street)
2734 Timber lane dr
City or Town
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check afl that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) J Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The assessed value exceeds the true cash value of the property. The current State Equalized Value of $430,100 implies a market value of approximately $860,200, which is not supported by recent comparable sales. The property was purchased in 2022 for $645,000 in an arms-length transaction, and no major improvements have been made since that time. Recent sales of similar homes in the neighborhood indicate values significantly lower than the current assessment. Based on comparable sales and market data, the current assessment appears to exceed fair market value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [WH] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [a] July [mn] December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): [W] Not required to attend [Hl] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order = Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON i. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 07-05-601-023 Classification of Property: Real] Personal id (check one) Agricultural [J Commercial J industrial [J Residential Timber-Cutover [1 Developmental] Utility [3 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established hy the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 430, qi 00 41 0,445 What do you believe Is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? Z0% 000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by 5) hetween $325,000 and $362,500 assessed value) 350,000 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Yes [m} No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principat Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. if you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 if your property is residential property (ses MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $126.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attgrney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR VALUATION/UNCAPPING APPEAL Follow these instructions for completing this Small Claims petition form. For questions that are not
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