You might talk to an attorney about the legality of forming a corporation for your business, and purchase the house through that if you still have an active bankruptcy.

-----With regards to dual/limited agency, laws may vary from state to state...however, in Utah...with proper documentation and adequate disclosure it's perfectly legal.

Legal Effect.

I have over 20 ys experience in the legal field.

It can certainly be done legally.

Income was usually direct deposited into my acct and a monthly summary mailed to me detailing monthly payment less any expenses/repairs/fees.Repairs without my consent were capped at around $250, however, towards the end I took over the "management/maintenance" aspect due to negligence while the MC continue to provide bookkeeping.I expect MC's to know the laws and legal rights of both tenant & landlord.

I follow the legal aspects of this to the letter (via Nolo press: CA Landlord's Law Book; But it's still not as thorough as I need.)

What are the legal implications?

The title is not under either mine, nor the previous owners name.Who should I be contacting regarding the proper, legal, and cost effective way to deal with it?

We're landlords, we provide safe and legal housing for a reasonable market rent rate.