All Forum Posts by: Elizabeth P.

Thanks Grant.  

Michaela the Fire department didn't specify which it was.  It is just a checked box.  I am sure that they didn't issue a drug test on the spot.  I think that it would be too hard to prove.  It isn't illegal to have prescription drugs or too much  alcohol and cook!  It might not be advised, but not illegal.  Landlords Against Cooking Drunk,  lol.  :D   But yes, my lease does have something about illegal activity as a basis for eviction.  Thanks for the response!

Thanks Colleen.  The lease is not so explicit.  :(  It just says that they are responsible for the damage that they cause. If her insurance company picks up the bill, it seems like I am out of luck, at least in that regard.  I will look into adding something like that for the next time.  Thanks!   

Thanks Nicole.  I was reluctant to call an attorney as it was a small question designed to keep me out of trouble rather than a "Help! I'm in trouble sort of issue"    

Hi Everyone!  

I have a duplex in California and one of the tenants lit the oven on fire last November... called the fire department, but there was no damage. Her insurance company picked up the tab for a safety check on the oven. It was no big deal.  A few days ago, there was another kitchen fire. This one was bigger.  I am going to need a new oven, counter tops, cabinets, paint, floors, soot removal throughout the unit.  There was no structural damage though. She is going to move out for the repairs.  I am wondering if it is within my rights to make it a permanent relocation.  The fire incident report says that it was oil at the stove that started the fire and added "alcohol / drugs" as a human factor. BUT SERIOUSLY? 2 in 6 months?!?  I've tried calling tenants rights organizations, but the minute I say I am a landlord they either give me an unhelpful referral or say something snarky and hang up on me.  I just want to do the right thing, while protecting the property and my tenants in the other unit.   If anyone has a similar experience or knowledge about this, I would greatly appreciate it.  Thanks in advance!