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Phil Querin Q&A: Use of the MHCO Retail Installment Contract for the Sale of Pre-Owned Homes

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: That is a good question. First, to be clear for our readers, a "security agreement" is any agreement that serves as "security" on the property. For example, a trust deed is recorded on real property, and secures the promissory note. If the note is not paid, the holder can turn to the security, and sell it to satisfy the unpaid indebtedness.

 

Phil Querin Q&A: Accepting Rent From Non-Tenant Occupants

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: One issue is accepting rent from a person occupying the space after the legal tenant has moved out. This can occur, for example, where someone is residing at the space under a Temporary Occupancy Agreement, but the approved tenant, no longer resides there.

Phil Querin Q&A - Death of Resident and an Uncooperative Estate

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: This sounds like an episode from a Jerry Springer reality show! Your question doesn'tmake it clear whether the estate was formally filed for probate in court, in which case this "Administrator" would be subject to court supervision and would have to have a bond.

Phil Querin Q&A - Drones and Your Community

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer. When I went to law school, "drones" were the worker bees. There were no legal classes on them, and I never imagined I'd be writing articles about them today. This is to say that my answer below should be viewed as general in nature. So if you disagree with me, please refrain from a stinging rebuke.

 

Phil Querin Q&A - Drones and Your Community

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer. When I went to law school, "drones" were the worker bees. There were no legal classes on them, and I never imagined I'd be writing articles about them today. This is to say that my answer below should be viewed as general in nature. So if you disagree with me, please refrain from a stinging rebuke.