FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Piper Legal and our Client Portal.
General Questions About Piper Legal
What does Piper Legal do?
Piper Legal is a Michigan real estate law firm focused on landlord-tenant matters. Our services include non-payment of rent actions, evictions and end-of-tenancy issues, our Automated Notice Service, lease drafting and enforcement, title actions for mobile home communities, and collections. Our motto says it best: Landlords Are People Too.®
Where do you file cases?
We file in most Michigan courts, with especially heavy activity in Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Bay, Saginaw, Kent and Oakland counties. Our service area also includes Grand Rapids and Kent County. Our office is located at 601 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 202, Flint, MI 48502, and you can reach us at (810) 235-2558.
What is the Automated Notice Service?
Our Automated Notice Service generates and delivers non-payment of rent and termination of tenancy notices quickly and in compliance with Michigan law. Timely, professional notices help speed up rent collection, set clear expectations for tenants, and save your staff time and payroll expense.
How long does a mobile home title action take?
We help mobile home communities resolve abandoned title issues and obtain clean, transferable titles. Title actions typically take 3 to 6 months from the time we accept the case to a court order.
Notice Generator
What is the Notice Generator?
The Notice Generator lets a Michigan landlord order one written notice without becoming a client of the firm. You choose a 7-Day Demand for Possession (when rent is unpaid) or a 30-Day Notice to Quit (to end a tenancy). We print the notice and mail it to your tenant by first-class mail for a flat fee of $50. It is an administrative service, not legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Who can use the Notice Generator?
Only the owner of a Michigan rental property, or the owner’s authorized agent. The rental property must be in Michigan. You can start an order on the Notice Generator page.
How much does the Notice Generator cost, and what do I get?
The fee is $50 flat per notice, no matter how many tenants are named. That covers preparation, printing and first-class postage to the tenant, and you also get a PDF copy with a proof of service by mail. Certified mail is not offered. Read the Terms of Service before you order.
Client Portal
How do I get access to the Client Portal?
Contact our office and we will set up your access. Call (810) 235-2558 or email sara@piperlegal.com.
How do I create a notice?
Log in and go to Create Notices. From there you can prepare a Forfeiture, Demand for Possession, or Notice to Quit.
Where can I see notices I have already sent?
Go to Reports > Sent Notices. Each sent notice is listed with its file number, a PDF copy, and its status.
How do I send a notice to Piper Legal for court filing?
If the tenant does not resolve the notice, use Turn Over Notices to turn it over to our firm, and we will take it from there for court filing.
Can I dismiss a case through the portal?
Yes. If the matter is resolved, for example the tenant has paid in full, you can dismiss the case directly through the portal.
Is there training for new users?
Yes. New Landlord Program clients receive tutorial videos covering the Client Portal and Automatic Notice Generation. Questions? Email sara@piperlegal.com or call (810) 235-2558.