Can I charge a fee to provide this type of research? Is it OK to speak with a manager with no agreement in place?

Since you have been in the industry for so long, keep organized copies of the contracts, in case. My colleagues have given you good advice. The...

Do I have any legal recourse here?

I endorse attorney Maki’s advice. The information presented herein is for general purposes only. It is not intended to, and may not be construed as...

Can I Claim Solar Electricity System Tax Credit on a House I don't own

Yes, you may be able to take the credits if you made energy saving improvements to your home located in the United States in 2015. A home is where...

Can my dad hire an employee thats 15 and a half years old, & a high school dropout to work full time in his landscaping business

Generally, you cannot hire under age people. An exception would be hiring your children in an unincorporated business, and may even avoid some...

Consult a landlord-tenant lawyer before doing anything. There may be fine prints provisions in the leasehold agreement in their defense. The...

As a real estate broker in Sacramento, CA, do I need a business license in every single city where we represent a client?

Generally, you need a business license from the city where you operate your business, not form the cities your clients come from. That would be...

Can this assistant manager be disciplined or terminated for not acting in the best interests of the business ?

You can terminate the manager who is an at will employee in California, not discipline. The information presented herein is for general purposes...

No. This is not an LLC or a partnership to give the owner disproportionate distribution than ownership interest. The corporate law controls here....

Are there taxes/fees we will have to deal with before our money can be released and how long does it take to get this done?

You may have to pay certain property tax, fees and perhaps decedent’s unpaid income tax. I doubt if there would be any estate tax. The information...

I live in California. If I form an LLC in Wyoming, is foreign qualification required in California if its an online business?

If you live and conduct online business in California, you and your LLC are subject to California law. The LLC must be qualified as a foreign LLC...