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Pankaj Malik Tenant threatening to sue and wants to extort money
19 January 2025 | 27 replies
As a business, a judge will expect YOU to know all the laws and legal procedures.Make a minor mistake and the judge is unlikely to give you a break and may rule in the tenant's favor.The judge will see the tenant as a consumer and may give them a lot of leeway in court, even give them borderline legal advice.You are in over your head, not having the knowledge to properly handle this.
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
If you do have to move because of a job, you would be safest (in my opinion, i am not giving legal advice or financial advice), i would sell that property to ensure that you did not just purchase with the goal of moving out early and taking advantage of lower rates and lower down payments for purchasing your home as a primary residence. 
Esther Iroko Tenants not paying rent
1 February 2025 | 23 replies
If you need help with the process, you can contact Consolidated Civil Enforcement - they have a ton of experience helping landlords through the legal process.
Edreco Amos Looking to get my first long term rental property | How is Miami's market?
29 January 2025 | 23 replies
Ambulance chasing attorneys know their way around and can legally navigate around Insurance Policies.
Isadore Nelson Help Non-Paying Tenant Transition Into Section 8 Eligibility?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
If you are not out by the deadline or the property is damaged, this agreement will be void, and the Landlord will pursue legal means to evict and collect all unpaid rents, plus any other charges owed."
Sergio P Ramos Would you purposely burn down a property? Crazy? Or not possible?
27 December 2024 | 21 replies
I don't forsee any asbesto issues.
Stacy Fowler New multi-family property owner
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.
Bob Judge New Member Introduction
25 January 2025 | 6 replies
Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.
Allison Cutlip Help finding best software for tenants rent and lease
2 February 2025 | 6 replies
A good property manager will help to keep you out of legal trouble and also be a much-needed buffer for your new neighbors, who could turn out to be psychos. 
Vijay Radhakrishnan Positive experience with Rent to Retirement
5 February 2025 | 14 replies
The fact other properties have chewed up sidewalk isn't a sound legal argument either.