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I have had great tenants for 3 years renting my home. I am selling my house, and I would be interested in offering it to them (they have expressed interest previously). As agent fees usually run about 6%, I was wondering if I could write a retroactive contract wherein a portion (equal to that 6%)... View More 
answered on Oct 8, 2020
I do not recommend using any kind of retroactive contract. A normal residential real estate purchase contract should be used to document this transaction. But your intention is fine. There is no problem in reducing the purchase price of the home in any amount that you and your tenants agree... View More
I recently rented a car, and typically before you get the keys, you sign a rental agreement. I was not asked to sign any agreement, am I still obligated to pay without signing an agreement?
answered on Oct 1, 2020
An Arizona attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general premise, signing an agreement has evolved from what it meant in the past. Digital keystrokes on a computer or other device have attained the same legal force as a traditional signature left by a pen on... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2020
Since your post remains open for a while, at this point you could consider checking with an Arizona attorney if this is something the person(s) appointed to handle the estate would handle - but if it was a matter of cash exchanged over a handshake, there might not be any record of it. Good luck... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
As long as the grantor of the power of attorney (POA) has legal capacity and all statutory requirements in Arizona for execution of a POA are followed, it can be done.
When a person is in a hospital it is very important to have written evidence that at the time of execution of the POA the... View More
Change PowerPoint Atty while in rehab for PT and speech therapy
answered on Jul 16, 2020
As long as he is competent to make that decision, he can change his power of attorney to whomever he pleases.
My social security number, address, photos, transcripts, academic rank and deans letter we’re all accidentally made public through my school’s shared folders. I found out via a current student, and later received an apology from the Dean, as well as an assertion that the problem was fixed.... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2020
I am sorry to learn of your situation. It seems to me the basic federal law for you to seek remedy is FERPA which you can find here, https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html. There's also a mechanism for filing complaints here,... View More
Is there something that needs to be recorded for this to happen?
answered on Jun 20, 2020
Your estate will be entitled to the payments until your executor directs otherwise.
I'm in a home rental which expires end of Jan2021. i was informed that the homeowners getting divorced, can i keep lease? Or can they terminate my lease? I have never missed a payment, i pay 2 weeks early and never had any complaints or issues. I want to stay... Do the homeowners have to honor... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
The homeowners' divorce does not impair your rights under the lease and is not, by itself, grounds for lease termination. So long as you pay your rent, you should be allowed to complete your lease term unless your lease contains provisions that would allow the owners to terminate early.
I'm filing a small claim against my previous apartment complex to get my unreturned security deposit.
The complex employed a new property management company AFTER I moved out.
Do I sue the property management company that was used when I signed the original lease or the new... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Generally, in landlord/tenant cases, you sue the landlord (or property owner) - not the property management company or property manager. The property manager typically is not the property owner and merely the landlord's agent who at all times is acting on behalf of the landlord. If the... View More
My stepdaughter, who got half of the business was upset because she did not get all of it. He had a tax and payroll. She has the data entry and payroll and I sold the tax part. Neither of us know tax returns. I gave her 20,000.00. I feel like I was taken advantage of. He passed Jan 2, 2020... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2020
This depends on whether there was a last will and testament (or Trust that owned the business; or business documents that indicated what should happen) or not. If there was an estate plan that addressed the business, then it controls where it goes. If there was not, see below:
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answered on Mar 27, 2020
You are not competent to read the law and determine what it means and whether you can do what you are trying to do. While I have not read the law either I can tell you that if ANY Florida law requires any sort of "certification" before anyone can do whatever the law covers, you cannot... View More
for a second month? Hotel has closed the pool, hot tub and gym and other amenities. City has closed all gyms and pools per mayor. Bill. 3/18/20. 12:50pm
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Unless you have a written contract the answer is no. And even if you do, I doubt if the hotel will try to force you to stay in a place that the governent has shut down.
Have a offer on the table that Russians want masks and supplier is in China and facilitator says that buyers are now procuring orders but I've not seen proof yet
Getting conflicting reports
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I have a... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
This sounds like a valuable service you are providing to protect people and it is commendable. But the question is very fact-intensive and crosses over a number of different areas involving bulk freight, where it's possible that import-export or shipping consultants who are close to these... View More
8 years after my 2nd mortgage forclosed I found out the frst mortgage loan which was an fha, is still in my name. The loan is active and payments have been made by someone without my knowledge for 8 years. My name is listed on the contact information but the contact adddress and phone is that of... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2020
This happens all the time. The first loan has not been paid off, therefore there is still debt owing - by you. If this is Arizona property, under 2 1/2 acres, then lender can foreclose if the loan is not paid, but they cannot sue you. That is the good news. The bad news is that you still have a... View More
I will assume 1616 owed on mtg. Since I also had POA, and property was security to me coupled POA, can I just file as owner with contract. I fully performed.
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answered on Jan 2, 2020
It sounds like you paid for the property but never got a deed. Yes, the property would be part of her estate and you have a claim to receive it pursuant to contract. You should hire a probate attorney to help you pursue that claim.
In music, if the agreement is non exclusive where they get the publishing and you retain your writers (for music licensing), how will companies/Ascap etc know when YOU got something placed as opposed to the company you sign this type of deal with? So you get your writers and publishers share when... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2019
Your question is confusing.
The collection of royalties can be accomplished in several ways. Directly negotiating and collecting with every organization, or using some of the agencies that exist that license and charge for your music, lyrics, etc directly. They then distribute the money.... View More
We are a 3rd party contractor for Home Warranty companies. And customers of the home warranty company are posting negative online reviews, some for reasons out of our hands, due to our restrictions in our contract with the home warranty company. Can we issue a cease and desist and sue if the... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2019
If you consulted with an attorney regarding such a letter or legal action, they would likely want to see each individual review. If they're negative, it's possible that in itself is not necessarily actionable. An attorney who deals with defamation would examine if they were false and... View More
AZ home sale: Defect items in the parapet stucco contractually agreed to be repaired were not properly repaired before the sale. Now, the improper repair is being discovered. Does the new homeowner have any recourse?
answered on Oct 19, 2019
Without a written survival agreement, your only option was to have not closed until all the repairs were properly completed to your satisfaction.
I was asked by a friend to move to Arizona from San Diego into his mother’s house to be hired as her live in caregiver. Her son and I agreed to a set rate and payment schedule, and verbally confirmed our agreement several times, and though I’ve been here for 4 months now, I haven’t been paid... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2019
You would need to file a small claims action. It will need to be filed in Arizona, which may be difficult if you move it and move back to Cali.
I also require advise with private loans.
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answered on Sep 14, 2019
This isn't a referral service; it's just a question and answer board. If you want to find an attorney, you could contact those on this site under the Find-a-Lawyer tab above, conduct your independent searches, or try the State Bar of Arizona. Good luck
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