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Andres Piedra Contract Verbiage: How would you interpret this statement from a legal perspective?
3 November 2013 | 18 replies
I didn't read all of these posts but in general ANY part of a contract that is deemed VAGUE by a judge is generally held to be unenforceable in a court of law.So if you have poorly written verbage in a contract or nobody can understand what it means the provision is likely toast and will be stricken out.Instead of this:"KITCHEN FRIDGE WILL BE REPLACED WITH STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE CURRENTLY IN BASEMENT"Something like this:Have a picture of the fridge in the basement attached to the contract as an exhibit with the serials and model numbers.Have another picture of the other fridge upstairs with numbers etc.Then be very descriptive about how and when and who's responsibility it will be to move the fridge to upstairs.
Andy S. Managing Your Property Manager
19 January 2018 | 7 replies
@Andy S.I currently work with 4 different PMs in 3 different markets. 2 are great, 1 is questionable, and 1 is yet-to-be-seen because I just brought them on.What I can say is this: the #1 signal that a PM is on top of things is the level of communication and responsiveness they exhibit to you (the owner.)
Joe J. No Cash? How to acquire Rental Properties with No Money Down!
18 August 2018 | 116 replies
Hi David I have lived in Auckland New Zealand, and Sydney and Melbourne Australia,deals I've done there really cost me some money re :  were solicitors (lawyers) I must've spent 10 grand in one year on solicitors taking my US contracts and making them Aussie and Kiwi kosherLove the Gold Coast mate!
Charles Coaston Pittsburgh Sheriff sale - Please explain this part i'm stuck on.
3 December 2020 | 25 replies
Foreclosure counsel will typically attach all the loan documents to the complaint as exhibits
Christopher James Can I charge a tenant for a civil standby fee?
16 July 2019 | 11 replies
I wouldn't pay for a civil standby unless the tenant had already exhibited threatening behavior.EDIT: I forgot to answer your question.The general rule of thumb: you can charge anything you want but not everything will stand up in court.
Derek Venhuizen Landlord's Ability to Terminate Lease
20 February 2015 | 11 replies
As additional background, I plan on relocating from Sydney, Australia in July of 2015.....but am considering buying another place and continuing to rent the townhouse....yet would like to have the flexibility to decide in May15 while still having a more formal commitment from the tenants.  
Matt Waggoner Is posting minimum qualifications on Company website a good idea?
8 February 2024 | 4 replies
Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.
Akash Y. Can foreigners get mortgages in the USA?
4 August 2017 | 28 replies
Welcome to BP Akash,I live in australia but have four properties in Phoenix including two apartment blocks with 7 units each.
Cody Smith New member from Australia
10 September 2016 | 6 replies
I'm just about in the position to start finding deals, I would say a location, but honestly I'm from Australia, and although one day I want to permanently move and get residency into your great country the United States of America, it just hasn't happened yet.
Alexandra Hansil MOLD & Water Damage Nightmare!
27 March 2019 | 14 replies
Assume every phone message, text and email will be an exhibit in a lawsuit.Contact a local insurance attorney for a consultation.