Here’s a recent question from a property manager- QUESTION- We followed the 45-Day Letter Rules and deducted a $200 carpet cleaning and repainting fee that the lease clearly describes. Yet, the tenant claims we owe her the entire security deposit … Continue reading
Question from one of Matt’s readers- “Dear Mr. Griffith, I rented an apartment in West Lafayette IN for six months and the lease ended on DEC 31, 2008. I had vacated the apartment on DEC 22, 2008 and left the … Continue reading
Here’s a recent question from one of the members of INreia– the Indiana Real Estate Investor Association, which meets monthly- SECOND TUESDAY- in downtown Indianapolis. Hi Matt, QUESTION- I am a friend of Amy Siewe’s and I have attended … Continue reading
Businesses often experience difficulties in collecting monies owed to them by their customers and clients as soon as the business first begins offering its goods and services. Every business has experienced some difficulty in getting paid all it is owed, … Continue reading
In an effort to protect the privacy of consumer information and reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft, a federal rule requires businesses and landlords to take certain protective measures to dispose of sensitive information derived from consumer reports. Any … Continue reading
A reader recently asked me this: “Can I PERSONALLY receive payments for services rendered through my S-corporation without jeopardizing my “corporate veil” or “corporate shield?” The corporate veil insults owners and officers of a limited liability entity personally from liability risks of … Continue reading
QUESTION FROM ONE OF MATT’S READERS- “I just came across your website and found it very helpful. I have a question concerning a landlord issue. We recently just moved out of a home we were leasing. We did … Continue reading
Stay out of court, because courts often make bad decisions that can have enormous impact on your business, your personal life and your finances. If you stay out of court, you increase your chances of controlling your own fate. … Continue reading
A Question from one of Matt’s readers- “Matt- I have a purchase agreement from a buyer and deposit on a house that I am buying as a short sale and selling to a rehabber. How can I close both … Continue reading
Times are tough. Now more than ever, you need to make sure that you get paid for every product and service you provide. Make no mistake about it- your clients and customers are watching THEIR cash flow closer today … Continue reading