The stricter the rent control, the more it will limit supply.

If you don't know the law, you can't control the scenario and tenants will continue to make your life miserable. 

The most concerning is the stuff that is beyond anyone's control or even due to the lack of judgement or intelligence by a guest.

There're different interpretations of "tangible property regulations" which is the law that controls repairs vs. capital improvements determination.

You may have local more stringent local rent control.  

Aloha,While associated fans may be multi-speed, the actual "cooling" mechanism- compressor, evaporator, condenser, coolant lines and controls, are not.

In San Francisco, renting illegal units is a double whammy as you technically cannot receive any compensation for an illegal space while at the same time you are unable to evict anyone due to the eviction control in San Francisco.

Let her feel some percieved form of control and figure out your next move from there.Don't start with a cash for keys offer.

My other side would say "If you want to control your life, pay the cost, take the risk, buy your own house and have two bathrooms" but that isn't nice, so I try to stick to my pleasant negotiator side. ;-)

Partnerships or joint ventures are also effective for splitting equity and risk, while lease options can allow investors to control a property before finalizing the purchase.