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A Michigan homeowner, Patricia, rents out her property for the entire year and lives in a different home that she also owns. Which of the following statements correctly describes the PRE situation for her rental property?

Correct Answer

C) Patricia cannot claim the PRE on the rental property because it is not her principal residence

Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) is available only for a property that the owner uses as their principal residence. Because Patricia rents out the property and does not occupy it as her primary home, she cannot claim the PRE on that rental property. The exemption is tied to owner-occupancy, not simply to ownership. Patricia may only claim the PRE on the home she actually lives in as her principal residence.

Answer Options
A
Patricia may claim the PRE on the rental property because she owns it and pays the property taxes
B
Patricia's tenants may claim the PRE on the rental property if they use it as their principal residence
C
Patricia cannot claim the PRE on the rental property because it is not her principal residence
D
Patricia may claim the PRE on both properties simultaneously as long as she owns them both

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