I currently work downtown in D.C. for a small law firm as an IP docketing specialist.

what u are talking about restriction from that country to own property.I mentioned as American you can own it anywhere.

The reason being, as a Broker you can have agents under you, and it's necessary to have enough experience, and understanding of the process, laws, etc. to be able to oversee them and their transactions.

Different states have different laws on Dual agency, and the required disclosures.

It may depended on whether they are actually employees, or independent subcontractors as per Ca law.

If there are city laws or ordinances or whatever, they should be carried out consistently, to everyone, not just a few people here and there.

Municipalities must follow state law too, I've found to get the finance department moving, instead of calling them I call the city attorney and tell them they are holding up my sale, that usually means he will call to get things done IAW state law time lines for the release of liens. :)

I think all the new laws need to be tried and tested to make sure all the big boys are following the rules.

In California, the laws are very tenant-friendly - I believe several months have to go by before eviction can happen.

As long as they had a means of heating their home to acceptable temperatures And you fixed the problem within as reasonable time period according to state law then I do not see that you would be required to pay anything towards it legally.