All Forum Posts by: Sonia Arreguin

 True! Anytime I don't have to evict someone, that's a win. 

 Searched the County Recorder and the Coroner's Office but couldn't find anything (even in neighboring counties). I hadn't thought about who to make the refund check out to, thanks so much for that!

 Overall they were good tenants, never late on payments, etc. I feel for the guy and the terrible situation he is in. Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply. It helps me to feel more confident in allowing the termination and waiving the fee. I try to put myself in his shoes and just feel terrible about the situation. Thanks again.

My long-term tenant wants out of his lease due to his adult son passing away. The son lived with him, was a co-tenant on the lease, and was the main person making the rent payments. Before passing, the son scheduled the next month's payment but it hasn't deposited yet (it should in a couple of days). The tenant claims he's under financial stress due to being out of work after an injury and is struggling to get the funds together for the funeral services. He asked to be released from the lease in 30 days (at the end of the month). 

I, of course, feel terrible about the situation and would love to help if possible. The lease stipulates a $3,000 early termination fee which I am considering waiving in order to help him out. However, I cannot find any record of the death online (obituaries, coroner's list, etc.). Is it okay for me to ask for proof of death? I don't want to be insensitive. 

Also, is he entitled to the security deposit (minus any repair expenses)? Or does he surrender that because of the early termination?

Thank you!

Thanks @David Friedman for pointing me in the right direction. Have a great day!

Hello,

I am looking for a real estate attorney who can look over my long term rental lease agreement. I grabbed a template online and have made edits to it based on info I've read here in the forums or listened to in the BP podcasts. The tenants and I have already signed it but I want to make sure I didn't miss anything for next time. I also need to ask them what the protocol is when tenants are late on their rent payment. Do I have to mail, email or post a notice and what should it say? It hasn't happened yet, but I want to be prepared. Please send me your referrals. Thank you!

 Propstream or Property Radar seem like a better option than taking the time to go in person or waiting for snail mail. Thank you so much!

 Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I called the Clerk Recorder and the only option they have is to search by owner name (which I don't have). They referred me back to the County Assessor so I called them. They clarified that the only way to obtain this information is by coming in person to the public service counter and using the kiosk or by sending a written request by mail (takes about a week to receive a response). 

Seems like an antiquated process but, oh well. I'll be visit the public counter often. 

Hello, how can I look up the name & address of a property owner in Orange County, CA? I've been driving for dollars and have compiled a list of potential properties. However, when I go to the ocgov website and look up the property tax records, the owner name and address are replaced with this message: ASSESSEE NAME AND ADDRESS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE PER CA GOV CODE §6254.21. 

I can probably ask my real estate agent but she's so busy, I don't want to give her more work that might lead to nowhere. I'd like to be able to look it up myself. Thanks!