installation requires a permit, and permit requires an energy form calculated by the A/C company.if you just need either the inside or the outside unit replaced, make sure the old unit that remains uses the new R-410A freon (since 2010), not the older R-22.  

You hit nail on the head - A LOT of buyers and investors are spreading out into formerly less-desirable neighborhoods for the cheaper prices, flip/rehab opportunities, and the less-stringent neighborhood association permitting policies (*ahem* anti-mansionization ordinance).In fact, LA Curbed.com recently did an article showing YoY increases in appreciation.

They sought help from law enforcement and were told that Stretton was legally permitted to stay in the home.

Remember that the term of interaction between a landlord and tenant is of much longer duration than that between a merchant and customer.A landlord is permitted to ask for proof of disability and proof the dog is trained as a service dog as a condition of entering into a rental agreement.The classic case on this point is Bronk v.

Wanted to follow up on this post, just like Chastity I too am interested in the process (specifically how hard it is to get a permit for converting SFH to Multi-family and the cost of doing so).

I can't explain their no-fish policy but I can explain my  "no container of any fluid over 5 gallons shall ever be permitted in or on the property at any time" policy - One time I rented an older 2 story house to a couple.  

California in general has very stringent permitting and seismic design requirements. 

I kind of wanted to post about my experiences  going through this process so maybe some other newcomer could take heart that he/she isn't alone, ya know?

Permitting alone can take 30 days.- In my experience Best case scenario at least 30 days of listing and 45 days of underwriting...Unless you are in a hot market or discount the price well below market. 

There was a permit taken in 2001 to look at some sewer repair work, but the permit was never closed.