Sunset Properties, Inc.hires William to manage its 82-unit apartment complex.Nothing is said as to expenses.William purchases fuel to heat the apartments and arranges for a repairperson to do ordinary maintenance.William will be personally liable for these expenses, because he has no authority to incur them.

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William was hired as a manager of the apartment complex, and it is expected that he will incur expenses for routine maintenance and repairs. As an agent of Sunset Properties, Inc., William has the implied authority to incur such expenses on behalf of the company. Therefore, he will not be personally liable for these expenses unless he exceeds his authority or engages in misconduct.