Vh Re Property LLC, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

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.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

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

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

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

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

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

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

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

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

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

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

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: 

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

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.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case

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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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on April 14, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 8, 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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on April 14, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 8, 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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on April 14, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 8, 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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Frances Y Burton

City of Detroit

2 Woodward Ave Suite 804

2 Woodward Ave Suite 804

Detroit , MI 48227

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MAY 

0 1 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this for 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: Organization 

First Name 

MIL 

Last Name/Company Name 

LAWRENCE 

YOUNAN 

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

1013 § Cass Lake Rd 

‘City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Waterford 

Michigan 

48328 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

248-878-3075 

E-mail Address 

LAWRENCE@YOQUNANCAPITAL.COM 

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

First Namo 

MI 

Last Name 

LAWRENCE 

YOUNAN 

Firm Name (if any) 

VH RE PROPERTY, LLC 

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

1013 S CASS LAKE RD 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

WATERFORD 

Michigan 

48328 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

2488783075 

E-mail Address 

LAWRENCE@YOUNANCAPITAL.COM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

DETROIT 

Michigen 

48219 

“Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

City of Detroit (Wayne) 

Wayne 

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

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Macket Value, Purchase Price and condition of property. There is $0 income for this commercial property. It is vacant, scrappers have stripped the electrical, roof 

top HVAC and caused some other damage. With the age and condition of the property there arc plans to demotish the building. Based on our research and data we 

believe the taxable value should be more moro than $69,600 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2026 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOK)? No 

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

If No, check tho applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

™ Yes, check which BOR considered your spplication AND upload the BOR decision: 

O Mach 

© quly 

© December 

Tf No, explain why: 

Section 7: Valuation Information +use she mutipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

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ban 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

139200 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

139200 

What do you believe is the Tair market valu (also known as Tri Cash Value)? 

139200 

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

69600 

Tryou befieve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of 1axable Value, 

Section 8: Classification Information +osty the Mt Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal 

Pascel 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? 

Trimproved property, for what Use was ihe property designed? 

Fee Information 

Daes the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemplion of a feast 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denis of a Poverty Exemption? 

No 

Ifyou answered yes fo either or both of these questions, you are fio required to pay any filing fees. 

“Fhe filing foo fs based on he greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention, If you are appealing more than one parcel, {he parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. 

Ff your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Electronic Signature Typing your name below witl serve as your signature 

Pefitioner or Atlomey/Authorized Representative's Signature: 

/s/ VHREPROPERTY LEC 

7 

mem 

= 

Pa 

Lewrronie Nunn

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

VH RE PROPERTY LLC, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332 

City of Detroit, 

Respondent. 

ORDER OF DEFAULT 

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

Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly 

pending. 

Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry of this 

order. The petition shall note the docket number

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

VH RE Property LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332 

 

 

City Of Detroit, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

___________________________ 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

On 6/2/2026, I emailed the Proof of Service, Assessment Notice, Record Card, Valuation Report 

and Assessor’s Board of Review Decision Letter for this appeal to: 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

 

And e-mailed a copy to Petitioner’s Representative: 

 

Lawrence Younan 

lawrence@youacapital.com 

 

 

 

 

 

1013 S Cass Lake Rd 

Waterford, MI 48302 

 

 

I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. 

 

 

 

Frances Y Burton 

Date : 06/0/2026 

 

 

Frances Y Burton 

 

 

 

Appraiser II, MCAO 

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

2 Woodward Ave., Suite 804 

Detroit, Michigan 48226

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248,185

MARKET VALUE

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to

the following:

9. YEAR BUILT (ACTUAL AGE):

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027

7. ESTIMATED TRUE CASH VALUE (MARKET VALUE):

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON:

8. EFFECTIVE AGE:

X

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

Exempt As "Development Property":

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL

X No

Yes

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Michigan Department of Treasury,

1019 (Rev, 11-23)

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

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

1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative):

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

Legal Description:

10,200

139,200

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease

your tax bill for this year by approximately:

10,200

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

No

Yes

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

1013 S CASS LK RD

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON

NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL

PARCEL NUMBER:

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a

model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor.

L-4400

FROM:

CITY OF DETROIT

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

2 WOODWARD AVE., SUITE 804

DETROIT, MI 48226

22007945-56

PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTANT

20200 W GRAND RIVER

VH RE PROPERTY LLC

WATERFORD MI 48328

201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED)

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION:

CURRENT TENTATIVE

AMOUNT YEAR:

PRIOR AMOUNT

YEAR:

CHANGE FROM

PRIOR YEAR TO

CURRENT YEAR

174,000

178,698

4,698

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

184,200

174,000

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV) :

174,000

WAS NOT

2025

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence":

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal":

.00%

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal":

.00%

N GRAND RIVER 143 THRU 136 112 THRU 105 & VAC ALLEY ADJ HOUGHTON MANOR SUB L59 P82 PLATS, W C R 22/628

241.81 IRREG 51,449 SQ FT

201 (COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED)

$386

2025

2026

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

WAYNE

County:

CITY OF DETROIT

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

22007945-56

146,969C

171,600

112,900

58,700

2023

154,317C

196,200

120,700

75,500

2024

174,000S

174,000M

209,200

125,400

83,800

2025

139,200S

139,200M

184,200

92,000

92,200

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: Asphalt Paving 3.28 22690 20 14,885

Ad-Hoc Unit-In-Place Items

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/FLO4 1,475.00 6 0 0

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/POLA 190.50 6 0 0

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/POLS 131.75 108 0 0

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 14,885

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 242.00 205.00 1.0000 0.0000 0 100* 0

cght sq ft rates 49,516.000 Sq Ft 3.72 100 184,444

 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation.

 242 Actual Front Feet, 1.14 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 184,444

Land Value Estimates for Land Table CGHT.COMMERCIAL GENERAL HIGH TRAFFIC

DD 02/11/2026 DESKTOP RE

FYB 02/21/2025 DESKTOP RE

BDM 10/08/2015 TYL-REASSE

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Detroit, County of

Wayne, Michigan

Comments/Influences

N GRAND RIVER 143 THRU 136 112 THRU 105 &

VAC ALLEY ADJ HOUGHTON MANOR SUB L59 P82

PLATS, W C R 22/628 241.81 IRREG 51,449

SQ FT

Tax Description

VH RE PROPERTY LLC

PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTANT

1013 S CASS LK RD

WATERFORD MI 48328

Owner's Name/Address

20200 W GRAND RIVER

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 248,185 TCV/TFA: 92.95

WARD#: 22

P.R.E. 0% 

PERMIT COM

001840

11/20/2007

ALTERATION/RENOVATION

School: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R1

Class: COMMERCIAL-IMPROVE

0.0

DEED

21040:05260

21-NOT USED/OTHER

LC

12/01/1980

140,000

0.0

DEED

22256:03450

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

01/01/1985

205,000

100.0

OTHER

2022329697

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

08/22/2022

0

BURGER KING CO LLC

BURGER KING

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Docket #: 26-000332

Party Filing Document

Party Filing Document: 

 Respondent

 Respondent

 

 

If 'other', Identify: 

File

Document Type: 

 

 

fuFile:

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

WAYNE

County:

CITY OF DETROIT

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

22007945-56

146,969C

171,600

112,900

58,700

2023

154,317C

196,200

120,700

75,500

2024

174,000S

174,000M

209,200

125,400

83,800

2025

139,200S

139,200M

184,200

92,000

92,200

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: Asphalt Paving 3.28 22690 20 14,885

Ad-Hoc Unit-In-Place Items

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/FLO4 1,475.00 6 0 0

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/POLA 190.50 6 0 0

 /CI16/YARI/OUTL/2AVG/POLS 131.75 108 0 0

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 14,885

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 242.00 205.00 1.0000 0.0000 0 100* 0

cght sq ft rates 49,516.000 Sq Ft 3.72 100 184,444

 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation.

 242 Actual Front Feet, 1.14 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 184,444

Land Value Estimates for Land Table CGHT.COMMERCIAL GENERAL HIGH TRAFFIC

DD 02/11/2026 DESKTOP RE

FYB 02/21/2025 DESKTOP RE

BDM 10/08/2015 TYL-REASSE

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Detroit, County of

Wayne, Michigan

Comments/Influences

N GRAND RIVER 143 THRU 136 112 THRU 105 &

VAC ALLEY ADJ HOUGHTON MANOR SUB L59 P82

PLATS, W C R 22/628 241.81 IRREG 51,449

SQ FT

Tax Description

VH RE PROPERTY LLC

PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTANT

1013 S CASS LK RD

WATERFORD MI 48328

Owner's Name/Address

20200 W GRAND RIVER

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 248,185 TCV/TFA: 92.95

WARD#: 22

P.R.E. 0% 

PERMIT COM

001840

11/20/2007

ALTERATION/RENOVATION

School: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R1

Class: COMMERCIAL-IMPROVE

0.0

DEED

21040:05260

21-NOT USED/OTHER

LC

12/01/1980

140,000

0.0

DEED

22256:03450

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

01/01/1985

205,000

100.0

OTHER

2022329697

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

08/22/2022

0

BURGER KING CO LLC

BURGER KING CORP

100.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2024210061

21-NOT USED/OTHER

OTH

07/12/2024

175,000

VH RE PROPERTY LLC

BURGER KING CO LLC

Prcnt.

Trans.

Verified

By

Liber

& Page

Terms of Sale

Inst.

Type

Sale

Date

Sale

Price

Grantee

Grantor

06/02/2026

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Bsmnt Insul.

 

Thickness

 

 (40) Exterior Wall:

 (39) Miscellaneous:

 (14) Roof Cover:

 (13) Roof Structure: Slope=0 

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Mercury

Sodium Vapor

Transformer

 

 

 

 

 

Flex Conduit

Rigid Conduit

Armored Cable

Non-Metalic

Bus Duct

 

 

 

 

 

Few

Average

Many

Unfinished

Typical

 

 

 

 

 

Few

Average

Many

Unfinished

Typical

 

 

 

 

 

Fixtures:

Outlets:

 (11) Electric and Lighting:

Hand Fired

Boiler

 

 

Coal

Stoker

 

 

Gas

Oil

 

 

 (10) Heating and Cooling:

 (9) Sprinklers:

Urinals

Wash Bowls

Water Heaters

Wash Fountains

Water Softeners

 

 

 

 

 

Total Fixtures

3-Piece Baths

2-Piece Baths

Shower Stalls

Toilets

 

 

 

 

 

Few

None

 

 

Average

Typical

 

 

Many

Above Ave.

 

 

 (8) Plumbing:

 (7) Interior:

 (6) Ceiling:

 (5) Floor Cover:

 (4) Floor Structure:

 (3) Frame:

Block

 

Brick/Stone

 

Poured Conc.

X

Footings

 

 (2) Foundation:

 (1) Excavation/Site Prep:

<<<<< Calculator Cost Computations >>>>>

 Class: C Quality: Average

Stories: 1 Story Height: 12 Perimeter: 244

Overall Building Height: 12

 

Base Rate for Upper Floors = 205.11

 

(10) Heating system: No Heating or Cooling Cost/SqFt: 0.00 100%

Adjusted Square Foot Cost for Upper Floors = 205.11

 

Total Floor Area: 2,670 Base Cost New of Upper Floors = 547,644

 

 Reproduction/Replacement Cost = 547,644

Eff.Age:31 Phy.%Good/Abnr.Phy./Func./Econ./Overall %Good: 35 /71 /100/100/24.9

 Total Depreciated Cost = 136,090

 

<<<<< Segregated Cost Computations >>>>>

Costs taken from Segregated Cost Section 3: Stores & Commercials

 Cost # or Height Storys 

Item Desciption Col. Rate SqFt Adj. Adj. Cost

 

 Total Cost New = 0

Architectural Multiplier: 1.07

 

 Reproduction/Replacement Cost = 0

Eff.Age:31 Phy.%Good/Abnr.Phy./Func./Econ./Overall %Good: 35 /71 /100/100/24.9

 Total Depreciated Cost = 0

<<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>>

 ** ** Calculator Cost Data ** **

Quality: Average 

Heat#1: No Heating or Cooling 100%

Heat#2: Complete H.V.A.C. 0%

Ave. SqFt/Story: 2670

Ave. Perimeter: 244

Has Elevators:

 

 *** Basement Info ***

Area:

Perimeter:

Type:

Heat:

 

 * Mezzanine Info *

Area #1:

Type #1:

Area #2:

Type #2:

 

 * Sprinkler Info *

Area:

Type: Average

Low

 

Ave.

X

Above Ave.

 

High

 

Construction Cost

Comments:

Overall Bldg

Height

12

Year Built

Remodeled

1985

2007

Depr. Table : 4%

Effective Age : 31

Physical %Good: 35

Func. %Good : 100

Economic %Good: 100

Class: C

Floor Area: 2,670

Gross Bldg Area: 2,670

Stories Above Grd: 1

Average Sty Hght : 12

Bsmnt Wall Hght 

Desc. of Bldg/Section: BLDG. 1, SEC. 1

Calculator Occupancy: Restaurants - Fast Food

*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

Commercial/Industrial Building/Section 1 of 1

Printed on

Parcel Number:

22007945-56

06/02/2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000332

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City of Detroit (Wayne)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

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

First Name

Frances

M.I. 

Y

Last Name

Burton

Firm Name (if any)

City of Detroit

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

2 Woodward Ave Suite 804

2 Woodward Ave Suite 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48227

Telephone Number

313-979-1656

E-mail Address

frabur@detroitmi.gov

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

No

 

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

The property value is in uniformity with like properties in the City of Detroit.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

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

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

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

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact?

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

22007945-56

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

139200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

124100

What do you believe is the fair market value?

278400

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Frances Y Burton

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly 

pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry of this 

order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed 

utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as 

an “amended petition.”

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: April 14, 2026

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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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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly 

pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry of this 

order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed 

utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as 

an “amended petition.”

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: April 14, 2026

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

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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

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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: Organization 

First Name

LAWRENCE

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

YOUNAN

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

1013 S Cass Lake Rd

City or Town

Waterford

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48328

Telephone Number

248-878-3075

Fax Number

E-mail Address

LAWRENCE@YOUNANCAPITAL.COM

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

First Name

LAWRENCE

M.I.

Last Name

YOUNAN

Firm Name (if any)

VH RE PROPERTY, LLC

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

1013 S CASS LAKE RD

City or Town

WATERFORD

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48328

Telephone Number

2488783075

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

LAWRENCE@YOUNANCAPITAL.COM

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

20200 W GRAND RIVER

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

DETROIT

Michigan

48219

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

Market Value, Purchase Price and condition of property. There is $0 income for this commercial property. It is vacant, scrappers have stripped the electrical, roof 

top HVAC and caused some other damage. With the age and condition of the property there are plans to demolish the building. Based on our research and data we 

believe the taxable value should be more more than $69,600

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

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: 22007945-56

Classification of Property:

Real

Commercial

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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:

139200

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

139200

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

139200 

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

69600

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

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

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current 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 improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

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

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be

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STATE

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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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

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_____

Entered: April 14, 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

VH RE PROPERTY LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000332

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_____

Entered: April 14, 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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Page 1

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: Organization 

First Name

LAWRENCE

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

YOUNAN

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

1013 S Cass Lake Rd

City or Town

Waterford

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48328

Telephone Number

248-878-3075

Fax Number

E-mail Address

LAWRENCE@YOUNANCAPITAL.COM

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

First Name

LAWRENCE

M.I.

Last Name

YOUNAN

Firm Name (if any)

VH RE PROPERTY, LLC

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

1013 S CASS LAKE RD

City or Town

WATERFORD

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48328

Telephone Number

2488783075

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

LAWRENCE@YOUNANCAPITAL.COM

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

20200 W GRAND RIVER

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

DETROIT

Michigan

48219

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

Market Value, Purchase Price and condition of property. There is $0 income for this commercial property. It is vacant, scrappers have stripped the electrical, roof 

top HVAC and caused some other damage. With the age and condition of the property there are plans to demolish the building. Based on our research and data we 

believe the taxable value should be more more than $69,600

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Not required to attend

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: 22007945-56

Classification of Property:

Real

Commercial

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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:

139200

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

139200

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

139200 

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

69600

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

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

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current 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 improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

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

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be

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