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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?
Karin Recalde Purchased property listed and sold as a triplex just found out from city it is a SFH
8 January 2025 | 26 replies
Just to add to what has been said here - if the seller described this as a triplex on the sale documents, they might have a legal liability.  
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.
Charlene Kingsnorth Private Lender Loan Servicing Software Fees
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
We have a RE attorney & mortgage broker to make sure our operation is legal & compliant.
Sunny Wu Tenant wants to break lease 8 months early
6 January 2025 | 6 replies
Highlighting features like “walking distance to top-rated schools” helped me attract renters even during slower months.Negotiate SmartlyWhile sticking to your legal rights is important, a pragmatic approach could save time and hassle.
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..
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
14 January 2025 | 0 replies
What legal requirements should I be aware of?
Andy Sabisch Question on tenant smoking marijuana
8 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Zach HowardThere is no legal requirement for landlords to actually witness lease violations firsthand.
Greg Grisez Tenant shot & in the hospital
11 January 2025 | 18 replies
Any legal issues I should be aware of in this situation? 
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.