I’d argue that a mix of custom and arcane, broker-serving laws sustains current practice, not market demand like for Delta tickets or Colgate toothpaste.

@Andrew Steffens, I’m grateful for the die-hards around this joint, people who serve others with wisdom and experience.  

We served the second tenant shortly afterwards and once they saw how the other situation played out, my wife was able to work with them to get them out without going through an entire eviction process. 

If not, then serve the non-renewal and prepare to turn the unit as efficiently as possible to reduce costs and vacancy.

Tenant move out in the middle of eviction process and we are unable to serve him.Any suggestions on how to proceed with money judgement as we cannot locate him to serve him ?

Property management teams should have departments for each segment of their business that know exactly what there function is and have employees that focus solely on that part of the business to best serve their clients.

Recognize that going out of state will come with a lot of learning and education; there's a cost for that of your time and if its better served educating out of state or spending it on the property.

BUT we aren't alleging either that we have 38 children, that we're both half Native American, or that one of us served in a war that ended before either of us were born.

The rest of the day will be seen as Benchmarking exercises: beaches and good food!

@Michael IzbotskyAn estate plan serves several purposes, but, in CA, yes, particularly to avoid probate.