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Statewide Kaufman LLC, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Chesterfield, Respondent

Petitioner
Statewide Kaufman LLC
Respondent
Township Of Chesterfield

Case overview

Docket number
25-001820-TT
Status
Disposed
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Macomb
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
19Order of DismissalNot recordedNot recorded02/23/2026Not recordedDownload
18Motion to Withdraw Appeal was received.PETNot recorded02/23/2026$0.00Download
17Prehearing General CallNot recordedNot recorded01/02/2026Not recordedDownload
16Order Setting Aside R DefaultNot recordedNot recorded11/05/2025Not recordedDownload
15Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.RESPNot recorded10/31/2025Not recordedDownload
14Answer was receivedNot recordedNot recorded10/31/2025Not recordedDownload
13ET Case Info SheetNot recordedNot recorded10/31/2025Not recordedDownload
12Order of Default of RespondentNot recordedNot recorded10/30/2025Not recordedDownload
11Order Setting Aside P DefaultNot recordedNot recorded10/30/2025Not recordedDownload
10Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/10/2025Not recordedDownload
9Attachments to the Answer were filedNot recordedNot recorded09/10/2025Not recordedDownload
8ET Case Info SheetNot recordedNot recorded09/10/2025Not recordedDownload
7Response to OrderPETNot recorded09/04/2025Not recordedDownload
6Order Holding Party in DefaultNot recordedNot recorded09/04/2025Not recordedDownload
5Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded09/02/2025Not recordedDownload
4Petition has been verifiedPET207/24/2025Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded07/24/2025Not recordedDownload
2A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/29/2025Not recordedDownload
1ET Case Info SheetNot recordedNot recorded05/29/2025$250.00Download

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: February 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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the appeal. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties’ Joint Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

By:_____________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: February 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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

have filed a Joint Motion to Withdraw the

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820 

CHESTERFIELD TWP., 

Respondent. 

/ 

JOINT MOTION TO WITHDRAW 

The Parties hereby agree to withdraw this Docket with no costs due either 

party. 

LAW OFFICE OF AARON M. FALEs, P.C. 

Seibert & Dloski, PLLC 

Attorneys for Petitioner, 

Attorneys for Respondent, 

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Aaron Fales (P72864) 

Christine D. Anderson 

1080 Canyon Creek Dr. 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

Rochester Hills, MI 48306 

Clinton Township, MI 48035 

248-767-9840 

586-469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddioski.com 

aaron@afaleslaw.com 

Dated: 

1926 

Dated: “Tanuary 

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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

NOTICE OF DECEMBER 1 - 14, 2026 PREHEARING GENERAL CALL AND ORDER 

OF PROCEDURE

Statewide Kaufman LLC,

Petitioner,

v

 

 

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

 MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Please be advised that 25-001820 has been placed on a two-week Prehearing General 

Call commencing December 01, 2026. Unless ordered otherwise, parties will be 

notified at least 28 days before they are scheduled to appear. Scheduling will not 

necessarily occur in the order in which the cases are listed below.

Parties are required to submit a valuation disclosure or written notification that no 

valuation disclosure is required by the dates indicated herein. A “valuation disclosure” 

is defined as documentary or other tangible evidence in a property tax proceeding that a 

party relies upon in support of the party’s contention as to the true cash value of the 

subject property or any portion thereof and contains the party’s value conclusion and 

data, valuation methodology, analysis or reasoning. See TTR 203 and TTR 241.

Users who file documents with the Tribunal are advised that filed documents are 

public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tribunal’s Tax Docket 

Lookup. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Tribunal and 

prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for 

Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents 

covered by the order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a 

Protective Order will be published.

In accordance with MCR 1.109(D)(9) and TTR 209, the responsibility for excluding or 

redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to 

the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not 

responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing 

for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested 

person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII 

contained in a previously filed document by submitting a Request for Redactions. The 

Request for Redactions form is available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages 

of the Tribunal’s website. 

Please refer to the Tribunal’s FAQs and Glossary of Terms pages on the Tribunal’s 

website for more information.

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MTT Docket No. 25-001820

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IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall:

a. If no valuation disclosure is required, notify the Tribunal and the opposing parties 

in writing within 21 days of entry of this order that no valuation disclosure is being 

filed. The notice shall indicate the reason or reasons why no valuation disclosure 

is required (i.e., exemption claim, etc.).

b. If a valuation disclosure is required, file and exchange their valuation

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MTT

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

Respondent was held in default on October 30, 2025, and the default has been timely 

cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search 

function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket 

number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 5, 2025

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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

Respondent was held in default on October 30, 2025, and the default has been timely 

cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search 

function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket 

number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: November 5, 2025

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 CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

-Vs- 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

AARON M. FALES (P72864) 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350 

Attorney for Respondent 

Birmingham, MI 

48009 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)767-9840 

Clinton Township, Mi 48038 

afaleslaw@amail.com 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

KATHLEEN 

J. HAMEL states that she 

is an employee of Seibert and Dloski, 

PLLC and that on September 9, 2025 she served Charter Township of Chesterfield’s 

Answer to Petition, Affirmative Defenses and Proof of Service upon counsel of record 

listed in the above-referenced caption via email. 

| declare the above is true and correct 

to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

-Vs- 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

AARON M. FALES (P72864) 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350 

Attorney for Respondent 

Birmingham, MI 

48009 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)767-9840 

Clinton Township, Mi 48038 

afaleslaw@amail.com 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD’S 

ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

The Charter Township of Chesterfield (“Respondent”), by and through its attorneys, 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC, for its answer to Petitioner's Entire Tribunal Property Tax 

Petition states as follows: 

1. 

Respondent neither admits nor denies the location of Petitioner's principle 

office for lack of sufficient information on which to do so but denies the Petitioner is a party 

in interest with respect to the 2025 property taxes on real property Tax Paracel ID No. 15- 

09-08-100-020 at 27050 25 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township for the reason 

it is untrue.

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2. 

Respondent admits that Respondent assesses and collects property taxes 

on the subject parcel but denies that Petitioner is the owner of the subject parcel for the 

reason is untrue. 

3. 

Respondent denies that Petitioner is currently the owner of the subject parcel 

for the reason 

it is untrue, but admits the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 3. 

4. 

Respondent denies that Petitioner is currently the owner of the subject parcel 

for the reason it is untrue, but admits the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 4. 

5s 

Respondent denies the allegations contained 

in Paragraph 5 for the reason 

they are untrue. 

6. 

Respondent 

denies 

the 

allegations 

contained 

in 

Paragraph 

6 

for 

lack 

sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained therein. 

7. 

Respondent denies the allegations contained 

in paragraph 7 for the reason 

they are untrue. 

WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal dismiss the 

Petitioner's Petition as Petitioner is not a party in interest in this matter. 

Respectfully submitted, 

AWN DLOSKI, PLLC 

By: 

Christine D. Anderson (P45141) 

Attorney for Respondent 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

Dated: September 9, 2025 

(586) 469-3800

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-001820

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB)

Local Unit of Government/First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

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

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Christine

M.I.

D

Last Name

Anderson

Firm Name (if any)

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

19500 Hall Rd Ste 101

City or Town

Clinton Twp

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48038

Telephone Number

586-469-3800

Fax Number

586-469-2443

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

canderson@seibertanddloski.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

ChristineD. Anderson

/s/

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. As such, Respondent must file and serve an 

answer to the petition and file proof demonstrating service of the answer within 14 days 

of the entry of this order. See TTR 235 and 227. Tribunal rules and information on 

Entire Tribunal answers can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: October 30, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

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A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No.

Page 4

MTT

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on September 4, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 30, 2025

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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on September 4, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 30, 2025

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 CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

-Vs- 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

AARON M. FALES (P72864) 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350 

Attorney for Respondent 

Birmingham, MI 

48009 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)767-9840 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

afaleslaw@amail.com 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

KATHLEEN 

J. HAMEL states that she 

is an employee of Seibert and Dloski, 

PLLC and that on September 9, 2025 she served Charter Township of Chesterfield’s 

Answer to Petition, Affirmative Defenses and Proof of Service upon counsel of record 

listed in the above-referenced caption via email. 

| declare the above is true and correct 

Py beflond] 

Kathleen J. Hamél 

to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN, LLC, 

Petitioner, 

-vs- 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

/ 

AARON M. FALES (P72864) 

CHRISTINE D. ANDERSON (P45141) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC 

330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350 

Attorney for Respondent 

Birmingham, MI 

48009 

19500 Hall Road, Suite 101 

(248)767-9840 

Clinton Township, MI 48038 

afaleslaw@amail.com 

(586) 469-3800 

canderson@seibertanddloski.com 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD’S 

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 

Respondent, Charter Township of Chesterfield, by and through its attorneys, Seibert 

and Dloski, PLLC, hereby set forth the following Affirmative Defenses to those claims 

raised by Petitioner in this matter: 

1. 

Fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 

2. 

Petitioner is not a party in interest with respect to the 2025 property taxes on 

the subject parcel. 

Respectfully submitted, 

SEIBERT AND DLOSKI, PLLC

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-001820

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB)

Local Unit of Government/First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

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

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Christine

M.I.

D

Last Name

Anderson

Firm Name (if any)

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

19500 Hall Rd Ste 101

City or Town

Clinton Twp

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48038

Telephone Number

586-469-3800

Fax Number

586-469-2443

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

canderson@seibertanddloski.com

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

ChristineD. Anderson

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC, 

Petitioner, 

Vv. 

MTT Docket # 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss. 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND) 

/ 4% 

Aaron M. Fales, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on 

Zz 

y Fr 

2025 he served a copy of Petitioner's Petition on the parties named on the attached list. 

a 

Aaron M. Fales

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No.: 25-001820 

Township Of Chesterfield, 

Respondent. 

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER 

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. 

Under TTR 235(1), “Itlhe respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default. 

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal's rules. 

By: __ Tribunal Clerk 

Entered: July 24, 2025 

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 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, M! 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

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BY CERTIFIED UNITED STATES MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: 

CLERK 

CHESTERFIELD TWP. 

47275 SUGARBUSH ROAD 

CHESTERFIELD TWP., MI 48047 

ASSESSOR 

CHESTERFIELD 

TWP. 

47275 SUGARBUSH ROAD 

CHESTERFIELD TWP., Mi 48047 

AND BY FIRST-CLASS UNITED STATES MAL: 

CLERK 

MACOMB COUNTY 

40 N. MAIN STREET 

MT. CLEMENS, MI 48043-6533 

DIRECTOR OF EQUALIZATION 

MACOMB COUNTY 

40 N. MAIN STREET 

MT. CLEMENS, Mi 48043-6533 

SECRETARY OF SCHOOL BOARD 

ANCHOR BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT 

5201 COUNTY LINE ROAD, STE 109 

CASCO. mi 48084 

STATE 

TREASURER 

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 

TREASURY

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STATE

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4

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed proof evidencing service of the petition. However, the proof of service is 

not legible. As such, Petitioner must submit a legible proof of service within 14 days of 

the entry of this order. See TTR 227. Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal 

petitions can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: September 4, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

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MTT Docket No. 25-001820

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A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No.

Page 4

MTT

Page 5

STAT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC, 

Petitioner, 

\2 

MTT Docket # 25-001820 

TOWNSHIP OF CHESTERFIELD, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) 

) ss. 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND) 

vie Sit 

Aaron M. Fales, being duly sworn, deposes and says that on 

/ 

oe 

5 

2025 he served a copy of Petitioner’s Petition on the parties named on the attached list. 

Tent 

E Corl 

Aaron M. Fales

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No.: 25-001820 

Township Of Chesterfield, 

Respondent. 

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER 

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. 

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default. 

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunals rules. 

By: 

__ Tribunal Clerk 

Entered: July 24, 2025 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| 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 

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

Page 3

5Y CERTIFIED UNI 

ETURN RECEIPT REQU

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MTT Docket #25. 

001820 

¥3. 

Parcel No. 

15-09-08-100-020 

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

/ 

PETITION 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC (“Petitioner”), through 

its attorneys, Law Office 

of Aaron M. Fales, P.C., says: 

1. 

Pefitioner's 

principal 

office 

address 

is 

48991 

Jefferson 

Ave, 

Chesterfield, MI 48047. 

Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to property 

taxes on real property tax parcel no.

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4.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC, 

Petitioner, 

vs. 

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

/

 

 

 

MTT Docket #25- 

Parcel No. 15-09-08-100-020 

 

PETITION 

 

 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC (“Petitioner”), through its attorneys, Law Office 

of Aaron M. Fales, P.C., says: 

 

1. 

Petitioner's principal office address is 48991 Jefferson Ave, 

Chesterfield, MI 48047. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to property 

taxes on real property tax parcel no. 15-09-08-100-020 ("Petitioner's Property"), at 

27050 25 Mile, Chesterfield, MI. 

 

2. 

Respondent, Chesterfield Township assesses and collects property 

taxes on Petitioner's Property. 

 

3. 

 In 2025, Respondent determined the taxable value of Petitioner's 

Property to be $145,785 and assessed Petitioner's Property at $147,200 resulting in 

a state equalized value of the same amount based on the tenative equalization 

factor.

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4. 

Petitioner's Property is classified as Residential Real Property. 

Petitioner's Property is Residential property. Petitioner believes that Petitioner's 

Property was designed to be used for Residential purposes. 

 

5. 

This matter involves issues relating to: (a) valuation, (b) assessment, 

(c) taxable value, and (d) uniformity. 

 

6. 

At this time, Petitioner believes, as it relates to taxable value, that 

there is a dispute relative to the value of a loss. 

 

7. 

The 2025 assessment, including state equalized value and taxable 

value, imposed on Petitioner's Property, and the taxes to be levied and 

collected thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as a fraud upon the 

taxpayer for the reasons that: 

 

 

(a) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and 

applicable statutes; 

 

 

(b) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, are at higher percentages of true cash value than permissible 

under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

 

 

(c) 

The assessment, including taxable value and/or state 

equalized value, are based upon an erroneous determination of the true cash 

value of that portion of Petitioner's Property that is taxable under Michigan law, 

and are based upon the application of wrong principles; and,

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(d) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, 

discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to 

uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. 

 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Tax Tribunal enter an Order 

reducing the 2025 taxable value of Petitioner's Property from $145,785 to 

$50,000, and reducing the 2025 assessed and state equalized values of 

Petitioner's Property from $147,200 to $50,000 and requiring Respondent to pay 

Petitioner the refunds attributable to such reductions, plus interest and costs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 28, 2025 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

LAW OFFICE OF AARON M. FALES, P.C. 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

By: _________________________ 

 

Aaron M.

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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

Statewide Kaufman LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-001820

Township Of Chesterfield, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: __Tribunal Clerk________

Entered: July 24, 2025

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 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC, 

Petitioner, 

vs. 

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

/

 

 

 

MTT Docket #25- 

Parcel No. 15-09-08-100-020 

 

PETITION 

 

 

STATEWIDE KAUFMAN LLC (“Petitioner”), through its attorneys, Law Office 

of Aaron M. Fales, P.C., says: 

 

1. 

Petitioner's principal office address is 48991 Jefferson Ave, 

Chesterfield, MI 48047. Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to property 

taxes on real property tax parcel no. 15-09-08-100-020 ("Petitioner's Property"), at 

27050 25 Mile, Chesterfield, MI. 

 

2. 

Respondent, Chesterfield Township assesses and collects property 

taxes on Petitioner's Property. 

 

3. 

 In 2025, Respondent determined the taxable value of Petitioner's 

Property to be $145,785 and assessed Petitioner's Property at $147,200 resulting in 

a state equalized value of the same amount based on the tenative equalization 

factor.

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4. 

Petitioner's Property is classified as Residential Real Property. 

Petitioner's Property is Residential property. Petitioner believes that Petitioner's 

Property was designed to be used for Residential purposes. 

 

5. 

This matter involves issues relating to: (a) valuation, (b) assessment, 

(c) taxable value, and (d) uniformity. 

 

6. 

At this time, Petitioner believes, as it relates to taxable value, that 

there is a dispute relative to the value of a loss. 

 

7. 

The 2025 assessment, including state equalized value and taxable 

value, imposed on Petitioner's Property, and the taxes to be levied and 

collected thereon, are invalid and unlawful and operate as a fraud upon the 

taxpayer for the reasons that: 

 

 

(a) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, exceeds the amount permitted by the Michigan Constitution and 

applicable statutes; 

 

 

(b) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, are at higher percentages of true cash value than permissible 

under the Michigan Constitution and applicable statutes; 

 

 

(c) 

The assessment, including taxable value and/or state 

equalized value, are based upon an erroneous determination of the true cash 

value of that portion of Petitioner's Property that is taxable under Michigan law, 

and are based upon the application of wrong principles; and,

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(d) 

The assessment, including state equalized value and/or 

taxable value, and the mode of assessment adopted by Respondent, 

discriminate against Petitioner and deny Petitioner its constitutional rights to 

uniformity, equal protection and due process of law. 

 

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Tax Tribunal enter an Order 

reducing the 2025 taxable value of Petitioner's Property from $145,785 to 

$50,000, and reducing the 2025 assessed and state equalized values of 

Petitioner's Property from $147,200 to $50,000 and requiring Respondent to pay 

Petitioner the refunds attributable to such reductions, plus interest and costs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 28, 2025 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

LAW OFFICE OF AARON M. FALES, P.C. 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

By: _________________________ 

 

Aaron M.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: Organization

First Name/Company Name

M.I.

Last Name

Statewide Kaufman LLC

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

48991 Jefferson Ave.

City or Town

Chesterfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48047

Telephone Number

2487679840

Fax Number

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

afaleslaw@gmail.com

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Aaron

M.I.

M

Last Name

Fales

Firm Name (if any)

Law Office of Aaron M. Fales, P.C.

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

330 Hamilton Row, Ste. 350

City or Town

Birmingham

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48009

Telephone Number

248-767-9840

Fax Number

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

afaleslaw@gmail.com

Section 5: Issue

Please designate one: 

Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below

Section 6: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you 

appealing?1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Chesterfield (MACOMB)

County

Macomb

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

(*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

15-09-08-100-020

Classification of Property: Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

147200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

145785

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

100000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

50000

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

Section 9: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Assessment(s):

Assessment Number(s):

Check all that is being appealed: 

Check what action prompted this appeal:

If “other,” please explain:

Section 10: Special Assessment Information

Type of Special Assessment:

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? 

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

If No, please explain:

Section 11: Classification Information

Parcel Number:

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND

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