Ultimately, I'm glutton for punishment and do my taxes myself and have an issue on how to handle a property I sold in 2021.Property History:- Bought in July 2014 as an investment property (rental); paid $118k- Rented property from August 2014 through July 2016 (took depreciation)- Divorced July 2015; full rights to property- Made the property my primary residence August 2016 through August 2020- Home was vacant August 2020 until sold in August 2021. 

It's just another punishing tax by this state

This is someone's livelihood, a voucher helps low income,   I say don't punish the person because they had a  shady previous landlord!   

I would find out what notices have been served, has there been a unlawful detainer issued?

Effective May 5, 2022, Hayward will become the latest CA jurisdiction to be able to enforce the following: ”…Any person, social host or property owner shall be liable for any unlawful use, discharge, or display of fireworks at their property or gathering…”For details, look up Ordinance Nos 22-01 and 22-02: https://library.municode.com/C...

Thanks Zachary I do appreciate that advice and don't want to do anything unlawful in this situation.

Buyers often want to connect with sellers, or provide more informationthan is required, in an effort to distinguish themselves from other buyers, particularly whenthe market to purchase a home is very competitive.House Bill 2550 B requires agents for sellers in real property transactions to reject non-customarycommunications to avoid the potential for unlawful selection of a buyer based on race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, national origin, marital status, or familial status."

You're saying you can never, ever get rid of a tenant and have to keep them for 100 years unless they do something unlawful or break the lease? 

Her mother (who is an attorney) told me that she still holds the right as a holdover tenant and that I need to change my plans or they can consider it unlawful trespass.I understand the idea behind a holdover tenant but my question here is, if a tenant signs a new lease with another landlord (and have not made a payment for the new month) are they still considered a holdover tenant with the previous apartment?

The problem is their mentality seeks to punish wealthy, which they believe all landlords are wealthy.