@Jose Corbera when you say they somehow got your number, that tells me that you didn't give it during the signup process or didn't give your permission for them to call you for things like that.  

California code 602 (o) appears to define trespassing as not simply entering without permission (which you could argue they didn't, because the former owner gave his permission), but remaining on the property after being asked to leave.

I agree with letting the bf be her problem.The lease doesn't allow long term visitors, and I have a feeling he will move in regardless of my permission, or worse she might want to terminate early, but I could just be a "nice guy" and allow him there.

The most important things on a contract are contingencies that will let you back out of the deal if you have to (inspection and financing clauses) and of course permission to enter the property, etc.If the owner has already listed the property with an agent, then you either go through their listing agent (which most likely will represent the seller though) or find your own agent to represent you.

This is my way of seeing if they are still looking to sell.When I mail MLS data, I am highlighting that listings ARE selling right now.My "What I do differently" sheet shows my marketing plan (that impresses every person once I go on a listing appointment).Finally, I basically give up on them and try for them to give me permission to send them market updates by email and then finally to like my Facebook page.

Can you get permission to list the property on MLS?

@Patrick Senas I know you probably have your bases covered, but did you get permission from the sellers to market the unit  before you even close?

Notification includes:1)Apartment # of vacant unit2)Previous rent paid by vacating tenant3)Maximum Permissible Rent4)# of days apartment remains vacant5)Rent agreed by New TenantGeneral Rules-Landlord must send monthly report to Rent Leveling Secretary(Email, Snail-Mail) by  the 15th-Include any changes in occupancy of the building-If changes, include name of former tenants and new tenants, terms of new tenancy, amount of former and new rent-If no change, then a statement to that effect-Certificate of Occupancy is needed for every new tenant, Not if one was done in the last 12 month-The Owner renting for the first time shall not be restricted in the initial rent he chargesAnyway I guess, I am just wondering what we can and can't get away with in terms of increasing rents since we are new owners with inherited tenants.

., but I always thought of a permit as being a permission granted to the homeowner for something specific they requested.

Hi BP, I have a lead from my direct mail campaign and welcome the community's advice on how to handle:- Purchase Price: $220K- Rehab: $10K- ARV: $290KProperty is not yet under contract, but I know from talking to the seller that I can lock it up for around $220K.Here's what I would like to do and I believe the seller would agree to:- Inspection, financing, and title contingency of at least 14 days- Closing within 90 days - Permission to market the property on the MLS (I believe the seller will agree to these first 3 conditions as long as I meet their price)My contract would include a Liquidation Damage Clause which states that Buyer shall be entitled to receive $50K from Seller if Seller decides to terminate transaction at any time prior to close of escrow.Given this Liquidation Damage Clause, it would give me protection in the event I decide to complete the rehab while the sellers are still living in the property (presuming the sellers are ok w/ this).For those who say pass on the deal only b/c it doesn't meet the 70% ARV minus repairs rule, no need to chime in.