I’m considering consulting a lawyer to clarify these issues.Two weeks ago, I reached out to the tenant via email to start a conversation and propose a win-win renewal, but I haven’t heard back yet.

We are consulting with our lawyer about how to word it in the listing! 

A magistrate is the lowest level judge who deals with landlord/tenant and small claims cases but they don't even need to be a lawyer to get that position. 

I turn over to my insurance company and they are paying for the lawyer to fight the lawsuit. 

I would first suggest getting a real estate lawyer in that area.Is there zoning in that municipality?

I like not worrying about being sued even when the local 2-bit lawyer tells me he is going to sue me (which he has done multiple times). 

Hello, does anyone have a recommendation of a good eviction lawyer in San Diego/Chula Vista? 

Talk with a real estate lawyer as this may work a little different in each state. 

We worked with a lawyer over there who is a US ex-pat who created and registered a local LLC for us, which owns our properties.

I've heard about rocket lawyer, do you recommend anyone?