Leases With Non US Corporations
I have a non US corporation that want to sign a lease with me and put their employee in one of my properties. Can I legally bind a Non US corporation? What is the best way to do this.
HELP!
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I don't see the problem. The fact that they're not an American company means nothing. Do they have an office in the US? If yes, then that means they have a legal entity which can sign the lease and/or be held responsible. But even if they don't, if this is a company that does business in the US, they can be held responsible for legal documents that their authorized representatives sign. If they don't compy with the terms of the lease, you'll take them to court just as you would a "US corporation." If the court rules in your favor, the company will have to compy with the ruling or cease doing business in the US. As nice as your or any apartment is, I have a feeling that it's not worth as much as the income stream generated by their US business activities. Good luck.
Provided they give you a credit report, first and last months' rent and they have registered agent for service with the corp. commission in your state, (so you have easy service on them if they don't pay), I'd encourage you.
Also make them provide you with a list of their other satisfied US clients or business contacts you can talk to for references.
Representing clients over the years, before retirement, I sued a number of foreign corps and frankly felt I had the advantage...first, I knew the local territory and they didn't. Secondly, it costs them more money in time and effort to check it out, find local defense firm, etc. A LOT of trouble.
Thanks for your help.
They have not set up an office in the states yet. The gentleman living in my unit will be setting up the us office, so as of right now, the only thing that exists is the office in Austraila... what do you think?
Thanks! Cynthia