All Forum Posts by: Ricardo P.

Thanks Robert, 

Will do..

As the title states I’m currently going to be looking for a new tenant. This will be my first time since purchasing my property and would like advice from the pros. I’d like to know what to look for when screening and certain things to try and avoid.  Thank you All..

Doug, 

Your lawyers are correct on this. Your most likely NOT going to go through a jury trial. They do this as a scare tactic to get money off you. That’s how the defendants “free” attorney gets paid. Going through a Jury trial is not only expensive for both sides but time consuming aswell. It’s always cheaper to pay them off and continue with your life. It’s unfortunate you have to go through with this. 

Extortion at its finest forsure! 

Please let us know how it played out. Best of luck to you! 

My current City in California doesn’t have rent control laws in affect just yet. I’m sure all landlords in California that aren’t in a rent control city are getting their rents up to market before prop 10 passes. I mean being realistic there is more renters in California than there is owners. We are out numbered. If all renters vote with prop 10 they have a good chance at passing new laws into new cities. 

If they have been living in the property for over a year you must give a 60day notice to vacate. If they have been living in the property for less than a year it’s only a 30day notice to vacate. 

I appreciate all suggestions guys! 

Anyone else have any suggestions? 

Hey Guys, 

  So I have an older couple(mid to late 50’s) I inherited from a purchase. They currently rent out a 1 bed 1 bath unit with 5 small dogs.  I was verbally told they have seen A long rat climb up a specific tree OUTSIDE of their unit. So I decided to cut down that tree and dispose of it. The tenant was very happy I acted quickly and haven’t heard anything else just yet. This rat was seen outside of their unit 10-15 feet away from their rear door. 

These are all single unit cottages a total of 8 on the property. NO SHARING WALLS with anyone. There is alot of cats who hang out in the area. Did I also mention they seem to be hoarders (So much unwanted junk in the rear of their unit by where they saw the rat) I’ve told them verbally plenty of times I wanted everything trashed since their lease states they are to keep the property clean and sanitary clear from any debris,trash,recycling ect. 

Any suggestions on what to do now? 

I have pictures of the mess they have in the rear of their unit. I have pics of them leaving their doors widely open for hours. 

I have a solid feeling they are going to try to hit me with a “We have Rats in the unit now” 

Any help or suggestions would be highly appreciated.... Thank you!! 

How much of what you wasted is tax deductible?? 

I also went through a similar case/situation. Did you purchase the property to live in? Or to remodel re-rent? 

Very interesting subject. Does the November election (Prop 10) mean all of California Will be under Rent Control? 

Can anyone explain??