If a guest refuses to leave, you will issue a formal notice to vacate and may need to pursue legal action if necessary.

The information shared is based on my experience and industry knowledge and should not be considered tax, legal, or financial advice.

Lenders will want to see the filed Articles of Organization, an Operating Agreement that you can get from your attorney or, if you're brave and it's just you on the LLC, some people use Legal Zoom or Law Depot.

.✅ Set aside funds for legal or professional fees if needed.4.

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

In CA, you are legally required to have a CA LLC if you are "conducting business in CA".

But we dont' do taxes or legal work. 

With real estate, investments, and lending- all fields closely tied to construction- Gator Lending has provided me with structured, in-depth training, covering everything from legal intricacies of corporate structures to real estate finance law and SEC regulations.

As a tax professional I would recommend going with a specialized independent attorney. 

I'm also a realtor. with the real estate professional tax status.