I own a fourplex in Oakland, my only property. FINALLY got a refi approved that will save me hundreds per month and extend my loan to 30 yrs vs 10 year arm. Times are hard enough with rents down and utilities up, but now my vindictive long time tenant is refusing entry for the appraisal. He's always been reluctant to let me in for necessary repairs. Recently he asked for a parking spot that's reserved for another unit. I had to turn him down politely. He refused entry for an appraisal and now he won't return calls or emails knowing I have no recourse until the emergency is over. I've offered incentives (cash, temp use of parking spot, etc) but no response. Lawyers, landlord association, even a city councilman tells me I'm SOL. I've always bent over backwards for this tenant even though his rent is so low it's insulting. If you can figure out a way to legally get my appraiser in that door next week I'll give you a thousand bucks, seriously. I'd give it to the tenant but he's not responding. Can you believe this nonsense? THANKS, CITY OF OAKLAND!
