We pulled every trick in the book, and the odor remains.Another issue is that when tenants violate one rule, they tend to violate more.

Not sure if that is still legal or even translates in today's world of everything online but seemed like a good screening tool to me at the time. 

Some of the issues I have clarified so far from this and other forums:1.

And not being able to issue the deposit refund via Avail was the final straw for me.

I think there is value in ADU as long as it is legally done and can be legally rented.On the sale side a benefit can always be an in law suite.

You minimize your risk of violating Fair Housing Law or compliance issues using an experienced property manager.3.

The positive is you can get them out with 60 day notice so 60 day escrow would allow the unit to be delivered vacant (assuming zero issues terminating the rental)good luck 

Also keep reserves beyond your 30k for unexpected issues.

Hi @Heather Bailey something to consider with this is legal mother/daughter may not mean legal duplex. 

Ensure you have an itemized invoice from the cleaner, which can help justify the deduction.Reasonable Deductions: Long-term tenants often leave normal wear and tear, so I recommend being lenient on minor issues.