Monica D Moons - Couzens Lansky

Monica D Moons at Couzens Lansky brings over two decades of property tax expertise to Farmington Hills and surrounding communities. Her background in real estate law and tax consulting provides a unique advantage when challenging property assessments and navigating Michigan's complex tax appeal process. Specializing in both residential and commercial property tax disputes, she's helped hundreds of property owners reduce their tax burden through strategic appeals and comprehensive valuation analysis. Her approach combines thorough market research with detailed legal knowledge to build compelling cases that stand up to scrutiny from local assessors and tax tribunals.

Property tax assessment appeals form the core of our practice, handling everything from initial informal reviews to formal Michigan Tax Tribunal proceedings. We conduct comprehensive property valuations using current market data, comparable sales analysis, and professional appraisal techniques to identify overassessments. Residential property tax consulting includes homestead exemption applications, principal residence verification, and assessment dispute resolution for single-family homes, condos, and multi-family properties. Commercial property tax services cover office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and investment properties, with specialized expertise in income capitalization and cost approach valuations. We also provide ongoing tax planning consultation, helping property owners understand assessment methodologies, exemption opportunities, and long-term strategies for minimizing property tax exposure. Our service includes representation at local board of review meetings and full advocacy through the state tax tribunal system when necessary.

Your property tax appeal journey begins with a comprehensive assessment review where we analyze your current tax bill, property characteristics, and recent assessment history. We'll compare your property's assessed value to similar properties and current market conditions to identify potential grounds for appeal. If we find merit in your case, we'll prepare detailed documentation including comparable sales analysis, property condition reports, and legal arguments supporting your position. We handle all paperwork filing with the appropriate boards and represent you at hearings, presenting your case professionally and persuasively. Throughout the process, you'll receive regular updates on case progress and clear explanations of each step. Most residential appeals resolve within 3-6 months, while complex commercial cases may take 12-18 months to reach final resolution.

We serve property owners throughout Oakland County, including Farmington Hills, Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and surrounding communities. Our practice extends to Wayne and Macomb counties for complex commercial property tax matters. While based in Farmington Hills, we regularly appear before tax tribunals and assessment boards across southeastern Michigan, bringing our expertise to property owners facing assessment disputes regardless of their specific municipality.