Aloha Noah,  I have a legal team (in-house counsel) that loves to tackle big, hairy complex legal cases. 

Just wanted to pass along a short article I recently posted on legal red flags to look for in commercial real estate deals. 

I mean the fastest because even your commercial data reseller vendors won't be as fast as your local counties, trust me I run a real-estate data company :)Here's a bit of background:The county clerk's office is responsible for recording and maintaining public records (related to property and legal matters) It tracks documents like deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, Lis Pendens, probates, and related foreclosures docs, etc.

If your condo is exempt, such as certain single-family homes, you may have had no legal obligation to provide any relocation payment at all.

Did you take any legal action? 

Dan,Big players like BlackRock did push for this change, but most see it as just a first step and aren’t rushing in because of the current legal risks.

AI is more efficient for summarizing past legal cases

The fee compensates the auctioneer for conducting the sale and can vary depending on the auction’s scope, location, and terms.Additional FeesBeyond the bid price, buyer’s premium, and auctioneer’s fee, other charges may apply:Closing Costs – These can include title search, recording fees, and escrow charges.Transfer Fees – Costs related to transferring ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer.Documentation Fees – Charges for preparing and processing legal documents.Attorney Fees – If legal services are required for reviewing contracts or resolving title issues, attorney fees may be part of the final amount due.These expenses vary depending on the property type, location, and specific requirements of the transaction.How the Final Payment Is ReportedTypically, the auctioneer reports the bid amount and any applicable buyer’s premium or auctioneer’s fee at the moment the winning bid is awarded.

Here’s what to consider based on your situation as a first-time landlord:Tenant Backs Out After Signing a LeaseSince your tenant signed a 13-month lease and paid a deposit, the lease is legally enforceable unless it includes a cancellation or early termination clause.If no such clause exists, the tenant may still be liable for rent until you secure a new tenant.The agency can generally retain the deposit to cover unpaid rent or costs related to re-listing.Any resulting legal fees or rent loss may be deductible on your Schedule E when you file taxes, as part of rental-related expenses.Appealing Your Property Tax AssessmentIf your property taxes increased significantly, you can file an appeal with your local assessor.A successful appeal, supported by comparable property sales or valuation errors—can reduce your property tax bill, improving cash flow.While insurance premiums are not directly tied to tax assessments, a lower assessed value may affect premiums if your policy is based on replacement cost or uses assessed value as part of the underwriting model.Should You Put the Property in an LLC?

Is an email sufficient & legally binding (I'm paranoid about tenants not vacating if the email is not legally binding)?