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How can we become an Association?What is the best & most economical for us as we don't have means to spend $500 + incorporation?
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Answered on January 25, 2016
You would need to incorporate as a non-profit corporation with the Georgia Secretary of State and then apply for tax exempt status with the IRS.
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Does signing a new lease with the same landlord forgo any amounts owed on the previous lease, if not specified in the new lease
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Answered on January 24, 2016
Ask your attorney. If he/she doesn't know, get a new attorney.
Generally, a new lease does not act as a release of claims for the previous...
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Is there any legal agreement that we can insist she sign and/or the tenant? If she will not, is there anything we can do?
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Answered on January 20, 2016
You can provide the tenant written notice that they either sign a written lease or vacate the premises after sixty (60) days. This is because you...
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Which is better for a person with no assets -- a sole proprietorship or an LLC?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
It is always better to be an incorporated entity (assuming it is done right) than a sole proprietorship/partnership. Especially if you are going...
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How long should a rental application be kept when no approval or denial was ever made (maybe the applicant changed their mind)?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
There is no required minimum, but I would scan it and keep it indefinitely. It can't take up much space, and you don't need to retain the original.
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Can landlords be sued for an illegal lease provision even if they have not and will not try to enforce it?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
I agree with Mr. Hopkins. Such a provision is unenforceable (vs. "illegal") because a tenant may not waive a right to a formal eviction. However,...
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Can I establish one LLC then dba all my business ventures?
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Answered on January 06, 2016
Yes, one limited liability company (LLC) may have multiple divisions / lines of business. However, you should consider creating a holding/parent...
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Is my landlord liable for my things that were damaged?
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Answered on January 04, 2016
Generally, the person who caused the flood is responsible for the flooding. You can also file a claim with your renter's insurance carrier.
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When I refused to renewed the lease of my tenant/roommate, he sued me for "Simple Battery." Does he have a case?
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Answered on January 04, 2016
This is not a landlord-tenant case other than the plaintiff happens to be your former tenant. I've updated the practice area, but either way you...
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How can I still set up my online business although I don't have a physical address to use with the SOS?
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Answered on December 30, 2015
You can get a P.O. box for your principal office address, but you will need a real, physical location for the registered agent address. You can use...
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