If this were not their norm I wouldn't be concerned, however since this comes across as their standard operating procedure, I'm ready to move on.

Generally, they follow the same procedures but since the Judges are elected officials they can be some variances.

Anyway the judge in small claims can dismiss this because of procedures not being followed?

I have a lead on a vacant quadplex, but was wondering do I follow the same procedure as wholesaling a SFR?

You can collect "reasonable" fees in addition to security deposit at the start of the lease. the no refundable fees you might charge would be a cleaning fee, a app processing fee, filing fee, etc. for deposits you'll still have to follow the procedure outlined in the link I mentioned earlier.

Be smart when making a value added decision.The format of the letter is as simple as this outline:Introduction of Self as New Owner- Lay out a plan for the building (improvements, timelines, management, processes/procedures for resolution of issues, etc.)- Factually describe the current market conditions (how many rentals within an x-mile radius are available, market rents, amenities offered, etc...basically paint a picture of the market.)- Then close with: leases and past payment history along with the building expenses will be reviewed to determine if adjustments will be forth coming.Ultimately a value added / stable building is worth more to the community, your neighbors, fellow investors, your lenders and even your tenants though they may not see that initially.

There are several services that provide the appeal procedure.  

What are the procedures?

@Jeff Rabinowitz After reviewing the file upload procedures and T/Cs, I agree -- here it is courtesy of C & P:OPTION AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTYTHIS OPTION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into this ____ day of _________, 20__,by and between ______________________________________________________________________________,whose principal address is _____________________________________________________________________,hereinafter referred to as "Seller" and _________________________________________________________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Buyer": W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Seller is the fee simple owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in the County of ________________, State of ________________, such real property having the street address of:_____________________________________________________________________________________________WHEREAS, Buyer desires to procure an option to purchase the Premises upon the terms and provisions as hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto and for the mutual covenants contained herein, Seller and Buyer hereby agree as follows: 1.

When I've done this for Ca property into a Ca LLC I used grant deeds, & yes the procedure is relatively simple.