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Ryan S. Advice on Specific Performance for Breach of Real Estate Contract
15 January 2025 | 37 replies
Now this is with an uncontested legal action..
Saika Maeda ADU permit or not; financial implications
20 December 2024 | 27 replies
Also double check on the ADU size restriction.
Luis Herna is wholesaling in texas legal without license?
10 December 2024 | 10 replies
Jonathan, I am not asking for legal advise, I said advise, without the word legal
Andrew Self Mortgage Lenders for LLC
18 January 2025 | 11 replies
It may be a tough pill to swallow if you feel you’re totally right, but you may be surprised at the LEGAL opinion rendered by counsel.  
Alba Cheung tenant has not paid for 4 months and this's what happening now.....
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
None of us can give you legal advice!
AJ Ali Lake House, event rentals blocked
31 December 2024 | 1 reply
While no formal laws say this is restricted, we are getting notices saying the request is not feasible due to XYZ concerns.
Drew Sygit New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
14 January 2025 | 10 replies
.: I haven't passed this past legal review so for what its worth: Part of my standard requirements for everyone include income is at least 3X rent, minimum credit score, say 640, Clean record and no evictions as well as deposit is paid in full at signing of lease and 1st month rent is paid in full prior to handing over the keys.
Ken M. Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
My humble advice to anyone attempting to do creative finance is:Creative finance is for experienced investors who have access to capital if anything goes wrong.Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal levelLearn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are neededKnow everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
Michael Poloncic Tenant breaking their lease
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
You will want to consult with a lawyer.In regards to your last two questions here's some background on what makes a contract valid and enforceable:Offer: A promise to do or not do something within a certain time period Acceptance: A clear and direct statement that all terms and responsibilities are accepted Consideration: A legal and adequate inducement given in exchange for the promise Capacity: The parties to the contract must have the legal capacity and competency to contract Awareness: A party must be aware of the contract Legality: The contract must be legal in the jurisdiction it will be operating in***Not legal advice*** Steps I would take: -Review contract in detail to understand each counterparties responsibilities (if you are not aware)- Email a copy of the lease to each of the tenants listed on the lease and reiterate lease expectations for termination notice, rent payment etc. - If the lease was signed via Docusign (other esign may have same ability) - you can go to the envelope, go to history and view the IP addresses for each action taken.
Jonathan Bombaci Spent $209,000 on Attorney Fees in 2024 – Considering In-House Counsel in 2025
8 January 2025 | 11 replies
What happens during periods when the demand for legal work is lower?