The rest it is either explicitly illegal in the entire state (Such as California), or part of the state (Such as Texas where it is illegal in Dallas and Austin).Specifically in California where the question is being asked about, both the prospective tenants, as well as DEFH (Department of Fair Employment and Housing) can bring suit against the landlord and collect "seeking remedies that may include recovery of out-of-pocket losses, an injunction prohibiting the unlawful practice, access to housing that the landlord denied, damages for emotional distress, civil penalties or punitive damages, and attorney’s fees."

It's called unlawful detainer.

I found universal punishment tends to stop the perpetrator in their tracks - also called peer pressure.Show them the bill with a division of those who reside in that one unit.

We want  to stay in our condo over the winter.So, yes, I just found out the hard way it's a lot easier to rent out a "rental property" than it is to rent out one's home.My question to you experts is, can the tenants sue us or otherwise punish us for changing our minds?

Just to make sure it is not a stolen car or part of some other unlawful activity, call the hot line.

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Just tell them, they won't punish you for it.

This business punishes landlords that give applicants a "chance".

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise as, or assume to act as a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson within this state without first obtaining a real estate license from the department...Section 10131.

Good morning, I did the unlawful detainer process several years ago, but I can't remember the exact process.