and then did the flooring in distressed grey-brown oak?

call her bluff and send her an unconditional notice to quit.

I actually host one that is in Oak Park at Salerno's Pizza.

I would probably call their bluff. 

I own a duplex in White Oak which is in need of updating.

Here are a few MFR LISTED at $750,000 close to Oak Tech: https://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakland/5924-Fremont-St-...https://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakland/4011-Lusk-St-946...https://www.redfin.com/CA/Oakland/708-32nd-St-9460...You definitely have more options under $750,000 in the east, past the Fruitvale area.

I'm considering a couple of properties in the Oak Grove, and Highland Terrace/Providence Park neighborhoods in Richmond, some for rentals, one or two for flips.

well that's called a saber rattler letter.. big bluff 95% of the time guarantee attorney wont work on contingency so this lady / tenant would have to pay to sue you.. this stuff is handled in small claims usually.and your a long way from then winning a judgement.. if it was me I would just not respond.unless they actually sue you.. or if your really nervous about it send the 1500 back..you could talk to a PM probably for free that would know this off the top of their head .. short of that maybe an attorney would give you a free hour.

We moved out of Winnetka Heights a couple of years and you're pretty accurate on what's happening on some parts of Oak Cliff.

Talk with Angel Oak, Lima Financial and a few others to see what they can do.4.