If I live out of the state, can I have a friend act on my behalf in finding renters and collecting the rent for my rental property?
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If I live out of the state, can I have a friend act on my behalf in finding renters and collecting the rent for my rental property?
Asked on April 21, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
What you want to do is to designate him as an agent to act on your behalf. Generally, this is fine but I would come to some sort of written agreement (so everyone is aware of what their rights and obligations are) and I would make sure that because he is acting as a rental agent he is not violating some state law regarding licensing requirements. Good luck.
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