Absent of there being specific language in the applicable statute on how to deal with this, you can think of it this way: if you offered an 8% discount but only to customers that stayed for a period > 30 days (and a lower or no discount if for a lesser period), when would you apply the 8% discount on customer purchases?

@Carley M.IMHO, I don't think rejecting a NACA offer would constitute a violation of law, at least in the states I'm licensed in or based on federal statute. 

This is all in the statutes.

I tell the propspective clients I counsel in my office--- pay me a couple thousand now, or a couple hundred thousand later.Also remember, that the majority of the states observe the "Statute of Frauds" this means that in order for any agreement surrounding the disposition of real property to be valid and enforceable, it must be in writing and signed by all parties.....Sorry about the lecture... but I see way too many people make big problems by not spending the intial money and time to fully protect themself, their property, their family, and their friendship!!!

You have federal statutes and then state statutes regarding collection laws.

I.e. do I need to ask the previous owners nicely for the key or am I entitled immediate entry (drill out the lock, new locks etc..). per 197.562 it sounds like I can access the property immediately..http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?

Minna:You should be able to reference your state statutes online regarding the exact requirements for handling security deposits.

Hi, check out your state statutes as acceptance of rents may be all you need to extend your contract.

Statute of limitations for fraud is generally 7 years, from the date the fraud was discovered, not the date committed!

I received an email response from a local attorney and he said The statute says you can have a verbal agreement, so why not tell them your operating agreement is verbal as allowed by the statute and see what they say.