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We are looking for advice on how to implement electronic signatures in our stores - specifically the TXSSA e-sign software. We bought the small signature pads but the issue is that the tenant can't see what they are signing. Do you use another monitor that sits on the desk to face the tenant? Or do...18 September 2021, 01:54 PM
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Ohio has updated the lien law beginning September 30th which is now allowing online lien sales. My question is: Since we can have online lien sales, can I take a credit card payment off-site, over the phone, from the auction buyer?16 September 2021, 09:05 AM
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I have a unit that a customer had purchased during the end of july, about the end of august it was brought to our attention that the said unit was still empty and had no lock on it. It seems like the customer came in paid for the unit and than just left to never come back. We have called multiple times...15 September 2021, 03:46 PM