I want to give you some substance: Always ask for permission.

Aly NA's post is spot on.One thing to add is that in some states "bounced" ACH transactions resulting from a checking account, where the ACH does not involve paper and by-hand signatures, and "permission" is granted without physical signature, may (depending on the state) provide you no recourse compared to bounced "paper checks".

I explain to my tenants that that includes getting prior permission to even have garage sales.

@Aaron Mazzrillo@Jay Hinrichs@Bill GulleyAs a side note, buying with a private first mortgage without a DOSC, then wrapping with the permission of the private lender, that can be done all day.

Then their letter may be construed as permission to conduct such activities, by saying what you did was not technically viewed as a violation of law.

Get written permission (via your contract) from the property owner to break through a wall or ceiling in the basement to investigate the problem.

Be aware of fences as neighbors some times take advantage of vacant lots by aggressively fencing and using the land as their own.Best practice; get permission and walk the property.

Get the original written report (you will have to get permission from the investor who paid for it and get n contact with them through the inspector.

Sometimes its better to ask for forgiveness , than ask for permission.

Joe GoreOkay, Joe, you made me go back and look, lol ... at the bottom of the article it says: "Permission is granted to C.A.R. members to reprint this material in hardcopy or PDF format only for personal use or with individual clients.