[WSBARP] "Linkage" Agreement

[Paul Drayna]

Hi Chris, I've always wondered if this practice could be challenged as a
"tying" violation of antitrust law.

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On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 1:54 PM Chris B <chrisb at firstavenuelaw.com> wrote:

> One of my property management clients wants a clause in its management
> agreement whereby the client agrees to also list the property with them if
> they choose to sell during the term of the contract.  I would never agree
> to such a clause myself, but aside from that, any thoughts on whether this
> would be permissible?
>
>
> The same client also has an agreement where he loans money to its clients
> if they can’t afford to pay for needed repairs. This seems sketchy to me
> too, but I am curious what everyone else thinks.
>
>
>
> Chris Benis
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