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Members of the congregation are frequently faced with legal questions when they are required to consider issues related to the structure or use of their building:
What must our congregation consider before leasing or renting our building?
Should our congregation have a written use agreement for occasional use of the property?
Why is it important to establish separate incorporation when another organization used our building?
What does our congregation need to know about zoning and land use?
What should our congregation consider before leasing our property for a celluar tower?
What information is available about property and liability insurance?
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