Anyone Living on Your Property Quickly Gains Tenant Rights

Question: “A friend of a friend has asked to stay for free in my condo for a month while I look for a permanent tenant.  I’m kind of a softie, so I’ll probably say yes.  My only concern is that I’ve heard that after 30 days, they have the right to stay until you go
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How to Buy Tenant Credit Reports

Question: “Hi Gary…As long as I have had a home in Clairemont (early 80’s), you have been the one Realtor that has stayed in real estate, and kept me up to speed with your newsletter! Now that my home is a rental, I need a referral.  The company I used to buy credit reports [to
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How to Find a Tenant for Your San Diego Home

Question: “I want to buy my first investment property, so I’m going to buy a little house.  What’s the best way to find a tenant?” Answer: Craigslist, hands down. You could also put a For Rent sign up, but Craigslist is going to be your best bet. By the way, in case you’ve heard of
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Can You Require Your Tenants to Pay in Cash?

Question: “With the tough economy, a lot of my tenants’ checks have been bouncing. Obviously that makes my life pretty stressful. So I want to tell my tenants that they can only pay in cash. However, a friend of mine said I can’t legally do that…?” Answer: Since January 1, 2005, it’s been illegal for
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Selling Your San Diego Home Vacant vs. with Tenants

“I’m thinking about selling my La Jolla home. Should I sell my home vacant or with tenants there?” Answer: It depends on the occupants. In particular, how they keep the home and how cooperative they are. A well-kept home with beautiful furniture is a real plus. But a messy home with dated or ugly furniture
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