I was touring the property when they were home and they asked me how the living situation was gonna work out, I explained that my loan stated that I had to live on the property for a year, and the tenant next door was on a year lease & he was month to month so he was going to have to leave.

From updated tenant rights laws to shifting zoning regulations, staying compliant can feel like a moving target.

@Alvin Sylvain in the eyes of the law and regarding housing, an ESA is treated just like a service animal.

Have you bought commercial multi out-of-state before?

Alba v Jean-claude Kaufmann :: 2006 :: New York Appellate Division, Third Department Decisions :: New York Case Law :: New York Law :: US Law :: Justia This decision gives an excellent explanation of when specific performance might be denied.EMF Gen.

If interested in adding another state / city to the list I am happy to connect - but hopefully this is irrelevant and you are already progressing along well with your purchase!!!!  

Cities and states have enforced this policy for well over 50 years and it always stood up in court.

But with only a dozen properties in only 2 states I’ve definitely not found a use for one yet.

The PM should be an expert on state law, and they should have policies and procedures in place to handle these situations.

With California’s tough landlord laws, I can see why you’re looking for more landlord-friendly areas.