Some developers even ask for "non-refundable" deposits upfront.As an agent, I fight to get the best deal for my client.

You supply one deposit refund check and let the tenants fight about the $$....not your problem.

I doubt they'd be ok with that and would probably fight it but threw that out there for the attorney to advise.2) Tell the hoa what happened and explain that I can't get them out until the end of the lease and offer to pay a penalty (3 or 4k?)

Hi everyoneI’m working with a client on income property in CSU Long Beach, Fullerton, UC Irvine and UC Riverside communities in California.

I probably didn't expand my search enough geographically (limited myself to properties within a 30-minute commute of the Irvine Business Complex where I worked at the time), but I couldn't find anything that would meet the FHA self-sufficiency rule.Fast forward to 2015, and I eventually found a 4-unit to house hack using FHA, all the way up in Santa Clarita.

If you can get a face-to-face interview with the agent that's a great way to weed out the ones that aren't going to fight for your best interest.

They just seem like they're going to fight with me on this.

Hi BP community,My name is Jerry Hsieh and I currently reside in Irvine, CA.

And she was supposed to return all copies of the keys.You do not need to file any police reports or even worry about her fighting you about the deposit.

Your seller is not reasonable and will likely fight you on everything from providing paperwork to inspection access.