On the mortgage side of things, (B) is presently gobbling up market-share at the expense of (A), while CEOs of large depository institutions acknowledge openly that they suck at mortgages (the (B) places poaching top talent from the (A) places does its part too :P ).There are outliers and lawbreakers, but rates got relatively flat after it became unlawful for the mortgage loan originator (regardless of title) to get paid more or less depending on your particular interest rate.

If he doesn't pay, get an Unlawful Detainer on day 6.

Of course, you are in California, so it's entirely possible that the punishment for a landlord breaking a lease is death.

Crimes and Punishments § 205.340.

If the dogs are still there on day 4 (which you might get on video by knocking on the door and having them bark) you could have filed the unlawful detainer paperwork.

However, after you've filed in court for unlawful detainer (eviction), accepting any rent payment might put you back at square one.Here's what I would do.....Arrange to meet with the tenants at their place.

Get a lawyer to write out a strong letter stating the unlawful act they are digging into.

- but at least the forums don’t punish this behavior even if there could be more of a gentle push to help others research more before they post.

You will never possess what you choose not to pursue.Still round the corner there may wait; A new road or a secret gate; And though I oft have passed them by; A day will come at last when I; Shall take the hidden paths that run; West of the Moon and East of the SunNot all those who wander are lost...It matters not how strait the gate; how charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I’m posting here so I guess I’m a glutton for punishment or don’t know when to quit, lol.