Should go ahead and send him an "Authorization to Release Form"?

I tried to collect the earnest money, and was told he had to release it to me.

I keep running into concerns that this has to be done the right way or you could be running afoul of the law.http://www.abanet.org/buslaw/blt/blt7-barker.htmlhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb440231.htm

I would probably give him his money back just to get him out of my hair, but under one condition; he sign a document releasing both of you from any previous agreements.

Martin, a lender foreclosing releases the lien if someone bids above the entry bid entered by that lender.

How hard is it to release the apartment.If you can release the apartment easily without loss of income.

You can read the original press release on Reddit here: BitCoin Properties Press Release.

Is there a DOJ press release?

Not being sued is pretty straight forward.Treat people fairly and don't do anything causing others harm.About 20 years ago the AMA released a study showing doctors whose patients liked them were sued far less often than doctors whose patients didn't like them.We always liked our tenants, after all they are paying for the assets we will retire on, right?

Just keep in mind this point - DO NOT PAY HIM THE FINAL PAYMENT until you have lean releases from him and know that his subcontractors and suppliers are paid in full!