Some costs MAY qualify as startup costs if the rental rises to a qualifying trade or business level under 195 as well.

I will ask them, but wanted to ask this group first to keep me well armed in any negotiations. 

Hope all goes well.

I hope this message finds you well.

From 9:45 to 20:30 walks through a summary of the proposal as well as options that the board has on the table.  

My duplex has done pretty well during the pandemic despite the softened SF rental market since COVID.

I would say the same principle applies in the smaller world as well.

I give these threats no thought because 1) my actions are appropriate 2) i document well 3) they have yet to follow through with any of these lawsuits 4) typically their ignorance is apparent in what they are threatening to sue for. 

Furthermore, California has a very anti-landlord and anti-real estate investor government that can cause you all sorts of other problems as well. 

Thank you @Jerry W. and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well .