They have the right to know what the trustees authority and obligations are in relation to the trust.Even if the creator of the trust is smart, or well advised, and has that authorization in a separate document, that authorization will disclose the creator of the trust and honestly that is all that is needed to be off to the races.Trusts were not created in common or current law to guarantee privacy.

If at the examination level it is apparent that fraud was committed it can be turned over to an appropriate law enforcement agency, the Sheriff or State Troopers, but it could be FBI, FDIC, Treasury Dept. or HUD, depending on the matter, they all carry guns and badges, you get to go for a ride and based on the facts at hand, well you can guess.

It's not about being landlord friendly - because TX is landlord friendly - it's about regulation of the "creative" stuff - TX is strict on that.

I have also been propositioned twice in partnering in opening a recovery house, which I turned down twice.I am wondering is it my place to give my advice to either parties of this deal, or stay completely ignorant and strictly stick to just creating the deal?

OK, underneath it all i know you are right; I'm not a law breaker.

I.E, they have no tenants rights because they are not on the lease, be wary though there are some common laws regarding squatters.

Hello, I would like to create a local association strictly for current Rental Property Owners and Landlords.

It's the law.

If the state laws allow(or not) assignment of contracts that will be the decision maker.

I've heard they can be strict sometimes.