Legally they have no right to contact the owner directly.... if the tenant insists they do, have them cite the legal ruling...The big issue is "how do you resolve the conflict"?

Our internal firm policy (this is not a law, just our rule) that anytime you are dealing with unaccredited investors, more than 5 investors, or raising more than $500,000 we insist you use a PPM.

However, he uses this company to collect upfront ‘application fee’ of $1,950 with no caveat should the loan not materialize, only a condition that $500 will be credited back at closing.Now here are my red flags and I wonder if this is a deliberate guise to defraud the unsuspecting public:1.He insists on collecting this ‘application fee’ of $1,950 upfront.2.My understanding of brokerage is that the broker is compensated by the principal.

Not to listen to "gurus" that insist that it's always the right time to buy.

If your PM insists on telling you it is illegal, ask them for a copy of the law that makes it illegal.

One bad tenant will cost you more than a property manager for years.If you insist on managing your own property, I recommend you work with a property manager and get a reliable tenant in place.

They are very insistent and say I cannot be stopping them from doing business by taking time to do my due diligence.

The front of the stove is shattered, the tenant has been there for 6 years, but they still insisted I fix it before payments would be resumed.

Be positive and strong, gather your documents and insist on this being thrown out of court for lack of merit.

If they insist on the higher MTM rate, let them know you're not going to pay it and we can settle it in court where you will be demanding proof of their actions to mitigate the damages to you.