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23 June 2016 | 28 replies
What about any examples of kindly, gently defending against "landlord mission creep?"
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20 July 2017 | 33 replies
I could keep going but I am really not trying to defend anyone.
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17 June 2016 | 6 replies
And I think that criteria is defendable.
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20 June 2016 | 14 replies
Sure, we want to protect OUR property, etc...but a blanket denial for criminal records CAN land you in court, or worse, having to try and defend the policy with HUD.
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17 June 2016 | 15 replies
I had to either get a judgement or withdraw on every defendant listed for the case.
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16 August 2016 | 11 replies
The agent won't be the one defending you in court.
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11 August 2016 | 26 replies
A true "professional" landlord would defend his lease to the penny...Personally I am a "Hobby" landlord and wouldn't bother, however you may end up with some unexpected support for defending your finances to the penny.
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25 March 2020 | 24 replies
But if they do, you’ll have written documentation to defend.
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27 March 2020 | 59 replies
Any liability claim will probably be made against the landlord AND the landlord's agent (look in mirror to identify that defendant).Remember, it still costs money, time and emotional bandwidth to defend a lawsuit against you that may eventually win.I think @Greg M. had it right - cut ties now.Think of it this way.
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20 February 2020 | 140 replies
It would be foolish for you to represent yourself in a lawsuit so find the money to defend.