Michigan

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent

Petitioner: Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust
Respondent: City Of Detroit

Case overview

Docket number: 25-003041-TT
Status: Ready Schedule Default Hearing
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Wayne
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
13	Notice of Filing	Not recorded	Not recorded	03/18/2026	Not recorded	Download
12	Attachments to the Answer were filed	Not recorded	Not recorded	02/06/2026	Not recorded	Download
11	Answer was received	Not recorded	Not recorded	02/06/2026	Not recorded	Download
10	Order for Default Hearing	Not recorded	Not recorded	12/29/2025	Not recorded	Download
9	Order Extending R's Default	Not recorded	8	12/05/2025	Not recorded	Download
8	Order Holding Party in Default	Not recorded	Not recorded	11/06/2025	Not recorded	Download
7	Order Setting Aside P Default	Not recorded	Not recorded	10/16/2025	Not recorded	Download
6	Order Correcting Docket	Not recorded	Not recorded	10/16/2025	Not recorded	Download
5	Response to Order	PET	Not recorded	10/07/2025	Not recorded	Download
4	Order of Default of Petitioner	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/23/2025	Not recorded	Download
3	Petition has been verified	PET	1	09/23/2025	Not recorded	Download
2	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/23/2025	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	07/31/2025	$200.00	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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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.

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

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax 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.

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

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website.

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.

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

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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 / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ 

 

 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

 

M.I.: 

 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

 

 

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

 

 

County: 

City or Town: 

 

 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

 

 

Fax Number: 

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

 

 

 

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

First Name: 

 

M.I.: 

Last Name: 

 

 

Firm Name (if any): 

 

 

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

 

 

City or Town: 

 

 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

 

 

Fax Number: 

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

 

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

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

 

 Yes 

 No 

 

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

 

 Yes 

 No 

 Not Applicable 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25-003041

Dorothy

Manley

2 Woodward Ave. Ste. 804

Wayne

Detroit

MI 

48226

313-775-0872

manleyd@detroitmi.gov

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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

July

December

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR?

Yes

*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?

Yes

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?

Yes

If yes, explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

Yes

If so, what is the issue date?

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

The petitioner appealed to the ABOR where a reduction was granted for the condition

of the property. The 2025 Assessed and Taxable Values are fair and uniform. We ask

that the Assessed Values be sustained.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

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 a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

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: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Parcel Identification Number: 

 

 

Classification of Property: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

If you believe the Taxable

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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. 25-003041

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne)

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

Dorothy

M.I.

Last Name

Manley

Firm Name (if any)

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

2 Woodward Ave

Suite 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-775-0872

Fax Number

E-mail Address

manleyd@detroitmi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

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

The petitioner appealed to the ABOR where a reduction was granted for the condition of the property. The 2025 Assessed and Taxable Values are fair and uniform.

We ask that the Assessed Values be sustained.

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?

Michigan

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:

02000259.036

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

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

248,000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

127,375

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

496,000

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

248,000

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

N/A

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Dorothy Manley

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Presiding Judge

Respondent.

Patricia L. Halm

ORDER FOR DEFAULT HEARING

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Respondent was placed

in default on November 6, 2025, because Respondent failed to file an answer. The

Tribunal extended the time for Respondent to cure the default by an additional 14 days

on December 5, 2025, and it has failed to respond or submit the required filing(s).

Given this failure, the Tribunal finds that Respondent’s violation was willful. It also

establishes a history of deliberate delay and refusing to comply with Tribunal rules and

orders, both of which have prejudiced Petitioner. As a result, giving careful

consideration to the Grimm factors and considering all options in determining what

sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal finds that scheduling a default hearing is

warranted, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate or better serve the interests

of justice.1 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that a default hearing shall be scheduled in the normal course.2

Entered: December 29, 2025

By _____________________________

kac

1 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). Though Grimm was specific to the sanction

of dismissal, the cases cited by the Court, and the reasoning behind its adoption of the factors set forth

therein are not so narrow. The factors apply equally to default judgements, or in the case of the Tribunal

proceedings, the conducting of a default hearing. See Bass v Combs, 238 Mich App 16 (1999), overruled

in part on other grounds by Dimmitt & Owens Fin, Inc v Deloitte & Touche (ISC), LLC, 481 Mich 618

(2008), Vicencio v Ramirez, 211 Mich App 501 (1995), and Traxler v Ford Motor Co, 227 Mich App 276

(1998). See also TTR 237.

2 A “default hearing" is “a hearing at which the defaulted party is precluded from presenting any testimony,

offering any evidence, and examining the other party's witnesses.” TTR 203(e).

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Presiding Judge

Respondent.

Patricia L. Halm

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order

holding Respondent in default on November 6, 2025, because they failed to file an

answer.1 Respondent was required to cure the default within 14 days, has had ample

time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the

Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Respondent’s failure

to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established

a history of deliberate delay that would justify the scheduling of a default hearing for

failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the

default: (1) file an Answer for Valuation Appeal, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3)

pay the required $25.00 fee for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was

served on Petitioner. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the

entry of this order.3

Failure to comply with this order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as

provided by TTR 237.4

Entered: December 5, 2025

By _____________________________

kac

1 The order further stated, “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).”

2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

4 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms 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: November 6, 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.

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

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms 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.ii

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: November 6, 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

ii “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

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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 23, 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 16, 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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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 23, 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 16, 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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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 23, 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 16, 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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in

the name of Veronica Topolewski. The documentation filed with the petition indicates,

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust. The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect

the same, with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The

noted error is properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.1 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above.

By: _________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 16, 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

1 See Vanco 1 LLC v Grand Rapids, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued

November 18, 2014 (Docket No. 317305).

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in

the name of Veronica Topolewski. The documentation filed with the petition indicates,

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust. The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect

the same, with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The

noted error is properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.2 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above.

By: _________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 16, 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

2 See Vanco 1 LLC v Grand Rapids, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued

November 18, 2014 (Docket No. 317305).

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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

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003041 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER CORRECTING DOCKET

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that this appeal was filed in 

the name of Veronica Topolewski. The documentation filed with the petition indicates, 

however, that the record owner of the property and proper petitioner in this matter is 

Veronica Topolewski Rev Liv Trust. The docket should therefore be corrected to reflect 

the same, with the originally listed Petitioner as the authorized representative. The 

noted error is properly corrected under the misnomer doctrine.3 Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the docket shall be CORRECTED as identified above. 

 By: _________________________________

 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 16, 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

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From: Veronica Topolewski, Petitioner 

Cell: 248-802-6096 

Email: veronicatopolewski@yahoo.com 

MTT Docket No: 25-003041 

Subject: Response to ORDER OF DEFAULT entered September 23, 2025 

Submitted to: Michigan Tax Tribunal Small Claims Division via the Tribunal’s e-filing system 

On: October 6, 2025 

 

To Michigan Tax Tribunal Small Claims Division: 

I received the attached ORDER OF DEFAULT because I "did not submit a copy of the notice 

giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE 

denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279.” 

 

As documented in the PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM I submitted on July 31, 

2025 (sections 5 & 6), although the Board stated I would be sent a decision letter subsequent to 

the Property Assessment Board of Review (BOR) for Residential Property I attended on March 

22, 2025, I did not receive one. Therefore, I provided my confirmation of the Property 

Assessment Board of Review meeting instead. It was at this meeting that the BOR stated I 

would be sent a decision letter denying my Petition to Board of Review (L-4035) because it does 

not assess taxable value and that any associated appeals must be submitted to the Michigan 

Tax Tribunal. 

 

Upon receipt of the ORDER OF DEFAULT, I contacted the City of Detroit’s Office of the 

Assessor again and was provided the attached BOR Decision Letter dated May 16, 2025. 

 

Please let me know if any further information is needed. 

 

Thank you, 

 

Veronica Topolewski 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note, response submitted October 7, 2025, as I was unable to submit via the e-ﬁling system on 

October 6, 2025 (docket did not appear under “My Cases”). I sent an email to LARA-taxtrib@michigan.gov 

on October 6, 2025; Savannah promptly ﬁxed the issue on October 7, 2025.

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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

Veronica Topolewski,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within

14 days of the entry of this order.

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 23, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

Phone: (313) 628-0722 

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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

Veronica Topolewski,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within

14 days of the entry of this order.

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 23, 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

Veronica Topolewski,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within

14 days of the entry of this order.

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.ii

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 23, 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

ii “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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO.

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

Filer Type: Individual

First Name

Veronica

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Topolewski

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

300 RIVERFRONT DR.

Unit 20C

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

248-802-6096

Fax Number

E-mail Address

veronicatopolewski@yahoo.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

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.

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

1135 Shelby 36/2610

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

DETROIT

Michigan

48226

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City of Detroit (Wayne)

County

Wayne

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

Taxable Value Only (calculation)

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

-In 2024, I had two tax bill assessments with taxable values of $38 and $3,721 (attachments A & B), equaling a total taxable value of $3,759. In 2025, parcels were

combined into one parcel ID upon NEZ expiration. When applying the 2025 Inflation Rate Multiplier of 1.031, taxable value should amount to no more than $3,875.

However, my 2025 Notice of Assessment indicated $127,375 (attachment C).

-In February 2025, I submitted an “Assessors Review Appeal Letter” and subsequently received a “Notice from Assessors Review Period” dated 22 February 2025

whereby the taxable value of $127,375 did not change (attachment D).

-In March 2025, I submitted a “Petition to Board of Review (L-4035)” (attachment E) and presented my appeal during a Property Assessment Board of Review

(BOR) for Residential Property on 22 March 2025 (attachment F). At that time, the Board indicated it does not assess taxable value and that any associated appeals

must be submitted to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Although the Board stated I would be sent a decision letter subsequent to this meeting, I never received one.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

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

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR?

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision:

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 02000259.036

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

248000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

127375

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

0 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

0

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

3875

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

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If

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STATE OF

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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

Veronica Topolewski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-003041

City of Detroit,

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_____