It happens to a lot of businesses and some states have more stringent rules than others concerning who needs to be notified and when as well as what are the ramifications for non-compliance.

These are a few of the compliance side issues you need to address before you open the doors IMO.

So yesterday, I wrote the Maryland Insurance Compliance and Enforcement people, although not asking to file a formal complaint yet, just asking what steps to take.

My agent then grilled the sellers agent about the legitimacy of auction.com and he assured her it was legit.

I've had creditors try to bug me for decedent's debts only rarely and I love educating them on compliance matters.

@Brian Mathews you and I work in two different worlds I assure you. 

The SEC has regulations on Crowd Funding and if you want to try this, then get it right or face SEC violations.The Guidlines are here.Topics covered are:This compliance guide is divided into the following parts:IntroductionRequirements of Regulation CrowdfundingIssuer DisclosureLimits on Advertising and PromotersRestrictions on ResalesExemption from Section 12(g)Bad Actor DisqualificationOther ResourcesContacting the SEC Staff

I worked  for this company for three and a half years in a compliance related role due to a company rotational program. 

Read the article in the link below.TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) - A controversial effort to further limit local governments’ ability to regulate and inspect vacation rental properties is advancing in the Florida Senate, as the proposal’s sponsor on Tuesday assured critics that the legislation is “a starting point.” https://www.mysuncoast.com/202...

AirBNB must report it's homeowner/landlords renter information to ensure compliance, AirBnB doesn't want to do this because they have to limit the number of rentals a property can have, or pay the fine for going over the 90 days per year.