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What type of contract is needed for paying a finder's fee for new clients?
I am a producer with a production company (LLC). I am creating a reality television series based on a person or a group of people. I have met a man who claims he can locate talent for me and make the introduction, however, he is not a talent agent nor does he have a license. In return, he would like to receive a percentage of my Producers Fee, if and only if, I use any of his c...
04/14/2009 | Category: Contracts » Finder's Fee | State: California | #16010Do I have to be a broker to approach a seller about buying their promissory note?
Recently, I received a packet containing information about FINDING privately owned promissory notes on real-estate, then asking the owner about selling the notes, and then presenting them to a company to buy. Question: Do I have to be a broker to approach individuals who own these notes, or to be the middle man in connecting the buyer with the seller? I live in Florida.
02/14/2009 | Category: Contracts » Finder's Fee | State: Florida | #15249Is it legal for me to take a finders fee with a company to introduce them to other companies?
I am not a broker or securities dealer. Is it lawful for me to execute a finders fee agreement with a company (seller) to introduce them to other companies for the purpose of the introduced company to invest equity in the selling company?
01/27/2009 | Category: Contracts » Finder's Fee | State: Minnesota | #15079Can I Deduct Cash Drawer Shortages From an Employee Paycheck?
I own a check cashing business, I would like a Employee contract, that holds the Employee responsible for her cash drawer being short and that if The Owner and Manager cannot find that money he or she has to pay it back to the company.
12/27/2010 | Category: Contracts » Indemnity | State: California | #23887How Can I Assure a Landlord That He Won't Be Sued for My Actions?
I have a furniture store, a customer purchased about $8,000 in furniture and has not paid the bill. I just found out that he has died. His family has given us permission to take back the furniture and are willing to sign a document allowing it but they have an under aged child that cannot sign. The building that this is in is rented and the landlord will not allow me to get the...
12/21/2010 | Category: Contracts » Indemnity | State: Texas | #23857How Do I Assign Liability for an Event to My Company?
I run an event production company (an LLC) that is renting a residential property and holding a concert there. I am looking to add something to our rental agreement that will ensure that our company is 100% liable for any legal procedings during the rental period.
07/27/2010 | Category: Contracts » Indemnity | State: Vermont | #22756How can I rescind a lease of a car that I don't like and was leased without proper disclosures?
I signed a lease 48 hr agos but I don't like the car. I traded in a car and they have not sent the money the owe me back. I went to cancel the lease 12 hours after signed but they did not allow me to do it. Instead they made me sign a new contract and additional forms like arbitrary form and other saying that I spoke English. I did not have to sign this the first time. Can I st...
09/30/2010 | Category: Contracts » Lease Agreem... | State: Illinois | #23293What Notice Am I Entitled to in a Repossession ogf My Vehicle?
My car was repossessed on 4/21. I was given a contact number to call, I called but got voice mail. I left messages w/ name & phone # to reach me. I kept calling but to no avail, always voice mail. I tried to reach the repo people but their voice mail was full. When they repossessed my car they took it with my plates. I'm still paying for my insurance and will continue till the...
06/01/2010 | Category: Contracts » Lease Agreem... | State: Georgia | #22279Equipment Lease Agreement
What is an Equipment Lease Agreement?
07/14/2009 | Category: Contracts » Lease Agreem... | State: ALL | #17527What Constitutes Abandonment of Mobile Home Property
My boyfriend is purchasing a mobile home for contract for deed and is a couple months behind on his payments. The man he is buying it from went into the trailer and changed the locks and put no trespassing signs on the door. That same day in the mailbox was a letter from the sellers attorney stating that the trailer has been abandoned, even though the lot rent that the trailer ...
11/21/2007 | Category: Contracts » Lease Agreem... | State: Minnesota | #12641