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Michigan
Westlake Place P1 LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of South Lyon Respondent
- Petitioner
- Westlake Place P1 LLC
- Respondent
- City Of South Lyon
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001363-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/24/2026 | $600.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WESTLAKE PLACE P1 LLC, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 26-001363 CITY OF SOUTH LYON, Respondent. MICHIGAN TAX APPEAL SERVICES Steve Johnson Representative for Petitioner 436 N. Center Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 392-4342 info@mitaxappeal.com ROSATI, SCHULTZ, JOPPICH & AMTSBUECHLER, P.C. Jeremy J. Romer (P77287) Gopi P. Patel (P77727) Attorneys for Respondent 27555 Executive Drive Suite 250 Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3550 (248) 489-4100 jromer@rsjalaw.com gpatel@rsjalaw.com Respondent's Answer to Petition NOW COMES Respondent, CITY OF SOUTH LYON, by and through its Attorneys, ROSATI, SCHULTZ, JOPPICH & AMTSBUECHLER, P.C., and for its Answer to Petitioner's Petition, states as follows: 1. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 1 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 2. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 2 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 3. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 3 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary.
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2 4. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 4 of the Petition, Respondent denies the same as untrue and because no personal property parcels are under appeal. 5. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 5 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary. 6. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 6 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 7. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 7 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary. 8. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 8 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary. 9. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 9 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary. 10. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 10 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 11. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 11 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 12. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 12 of the Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the same for the reason Respondent is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth thereof and therefore leaves Petitioner to its strict proofs. 13. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 13 of the Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the same for the reason Respondent is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth thereof and therefore leaves Petitioner to its strict proofs.
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3 14. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 14 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 15. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 15 of the Petition, no allegation is made, so no response is necessary. 16. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 16 of the Petition, Respondent admits the same. 17. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 17 of the Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the same for the reason Respondent is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth thereof and therefore leaves Petitioner to its strict proofs. 18. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 18 of the Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the same for the reason Respondent is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth thereof and therefore leaves Petitioner to its strict proofs. 19. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 19 of the Petition, Respondent denies as untrue that Petitioner is entitled to the relief requested. 20. As to the allegations contained in Paragraph 20 of the Petition, Respondent neither admits nor denies the same for the reason Respondent is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth thereof and therefore leaves Petitioner to its strict proofs. 21. Respondent further states the ratio of the average level of assessment in relation to true cash value in the assessment district is 50%, and the equalization factor was uniformly applied in the assessment district for the year in question. WHEREFORE, Respondent, CITY OF SOUTH LYON, denies that Petitioner is entitled to the relief it seeks and respectfully requests that the Respondent's assessment and
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4 taxable value of the subject property be affirmed or increased, that Petitioner's Petition be dismissed with prejudice and that Respondent be granted costs and attorney fees so wrongfully sustained. Respectfully submitted, ROSATI, SCHULTZ, JOPPICH & AMTSBUECHLER, P.C. /s/ Jeremy J. Romer Jeremy J. Romer (P77287) Attorney for Respondent 27555 Executive Drive, Suite 250 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 489-4100 jromer@rsjalaw.com Dated: October 5, 2026
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5 Affirmative Defenses For its further Answer to Petitioner's Petition and by way of its Affirmative Defenses, Respondent states as follows and demands an answer from Petitioner as to each: 1. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to set forth a cause of action against Respondent and to support its claim for relief. 2. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish fraud, error of law, discrimination, application of wrong principles or illegality on the part of the Respondent. 3. Petitioner fails to allege that the mode and method of appraising its property failed to conform with the mode and method applied in the case of all of the properties in the Respondent's taxing unit for the year in question. 4. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to establish the true cash value, assessed value and taxable value of its property. 5. Petitioner fails to allege specific and sufficient facts to support its allegation that the assessed
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001363 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government City Of South Lyon (OAKLAND) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jeremy M.I. J Last Name Romer Firm Name (if any) Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C. Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 27555 Executive Drive Suite 250 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48331 Telephone Number 2484894100 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jromer@rsjalaw.com Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Jeremy J. Romer /s/
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To) = STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Westlake Place P1 LLC , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \Y MTT Docket No. 26-001363 City of South Lyon Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION *To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* Rebecca Adler states that on 9/24/26 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the following entities] 1. Assessor (via certified mail): Michael R. Lohmeier, Assessor, City of South Lyon Assessing Office, 335 S Warren St, South Lyon, MI 48178 2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): City Clerk, City of South Lyon Clerk's Office, 335 S Warren St, South Lyon, MI 48178 3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): Oakland County Equalization Director, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite 1000W, Pontiac, MI 48341 4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): County Clerk, Oakland County Clerk's Office, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341 5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): School Board Secretary, South Lyon Community Schools, 345 South Warren St, South Lyon, MI'48178 6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48922 [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-001363 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Proof of Service_Westlake Place P1 LLC_26-001363 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 Westlake Place P1 LLC City of South Lyon 80-21-30-126-005 X X N/A Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Oakland 825 W Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178 City of South Lyon 128 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 2026 7,753,240 3,876,620 3,876,620 2026 6,500,000 3,250,000 3,250,000 2026 1,253,240 626,620 626,620 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and taxable values from 3,876,620 to 3,250,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of true cash value.
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Steve Johnson Steve Johnson info@mitaxappeal.com 436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 248-392-4342 May 24, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Westlake Place P1 LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 128 N Center St City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 825 W Lake St South Lyon
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48178 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of South Lyon (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 80-21-30-126-005 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 3876620 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3876620 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 6500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 3250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486778741 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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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 Westlake Place P1 LLC, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-001363 City Of South Lyon, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: August 11, 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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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 Westlake Place P1 LLC City of South Lyon 80-21-30-126-005 X X N/A Commercial
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ N/A N/A Oakland 825 W Lake St, South Lyon, MI 48178 City of South Lyon 128 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): N/A 2026 7,753,240 3,876,620 3,876,620 2026 6,500,000 3,250,000 3,250,000 2026 1,253,240 626,620 626,620 Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed, state equalized, and taxable values from 3,876,620 to 3,250,000 and order a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act. Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of true cash value.
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Steve Johnson Steve Johnson info@mitaxappeal.com 436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167 248-392-4342 May 24, 2026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Organization Local Unit of Government First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Westlake Place P1 LLC Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 128 N Center St City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Steve M.I. Last Name Johnson Firm Name (if any) Michigan Tax Appeal Services Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 436 N. Center Street City or Town Northville State Michigan ZIP Code 48167 Telephone Number 248-392-4342 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) info@mitaxappeal.com Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 825 W Lake St South Lyon
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48178 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of South Lyon (OAKLAND) County Oakland 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.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 80-21-30-126-005 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Commercial (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 3876620 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 3876620 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 6500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 3250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of 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. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Steve Johnson Payment Information Amount: 600 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26052486778741 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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