Lease options over 6 months in duration are illegal, but that's governed by state law, not the federal legislation you mentioned.  

The "The" was actually part of the state legislation when the university was renamed in 1878 and is commonly used when referring to Ohio State.

In a recent FB post, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's Director of Governmental and Legislative Affairs describes Cook County's debt problem as a "pension tsunami" in defending the recent 1% sales tax increase.  

Many states have legislated away the anonymity of the so-called "transfer of beneficial interest" by requiring notification (including to your bank and to the tax assessor) in order for it to be legally binding.You do not put individual properties into a trust, as that creates potential inside liability for the trust.  

@Barry Phillips The concern you express became an industry problem that was addressed about 20 years ago through legislative action.

Statutes may be modified during annual legislative sessions, so it is always prudent to check the most current statutes (see question #13 above).

But, also when you cut our the US partner, be aware that both EU and Dutch regulators have posed strict legislation and oversight regulations for fund raisers and/or investment advice in the last few years.

Louis but the areas are involved in some non-favorable legislative disputes. 

They won't let you take $125k cash out of a property you are only into for $105k.Actually one of the VP's at a small bank I talked to said legislation is in progress to use only LTC for 10 years after purchase on all investment properties.  

This legislation is a significant step in that direction,” Kuderer said.