You can also get an idea of what people are getting paid for buyouts in SF on this webpage: http://sfrb.org/annual-buyout-reportsIf you already filed w/ the city and told them the dollar amount that you paid each tenant then I think it is too late, but if you only filed the first filing (which is just to let them know that you're having buyout discussions, that may still be an option).

Thank God we caught it before she filed.

If your planning on filing a protest and need some comps, let me know. 

I know if you call the agent sometimes they ask you what you think the damage will amount to and advise you against filing a claim if it is below your deductible but I don't know of any falling branch exclusion.   

We create a Joint Venture Agreement with the Homeowner and then file a Notice of Interest against the home as our security. 

@Mark C.You are going to create a tax and accounting nightmareYou will pay taxes in each state you own property (typically) aThus each LLC will need to file in that state then you roll up to you which just adds more expense to your tax returnsYou will end up spending thousands of dollars per year to get taxes done which will eat any cash flow from making it so complexKeep it simple

If the problem is something related to the property itself or rent payments, then it is the responsibility of the landlord to address.Anything outside of that a landlord should avoid or proceed with great caution.Tell your tenants your hands are tied and you need them to help you to help them and call the police so you can also file complaints with the city.

I want to file a small claims petition.

We do not have WY LLCs, and we'd have to file a foreign business filing if we did. 

Luckily, if you have lived in this home for at least two years, you can sell the property and use Section 121 to exempt up to $250K in capital gains (or $500K if you are married filing jointly).