@Sharad BagriCalifornia is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

The most likely scenario is that you refuse to pay him, or make him an offer he doesn’t accept, and he files a mechanics lien on the property. 

Today was a month since notice so i called local court and figured out paperwork to file. while looking through bank statements i realized that he has been zelling me random amounts for rent since august and i learned today that if he makes even a dollar payment it voids the eviction process because i "accepted partial payment" according to some regulations in arizona.

This is because it's relatively easy to remodel in the Winter but it's nearly impossible to find a great tenant in the Winter.

I also noticed you have two emails on file with us, and you sent this from your alternative email, which may have caused some confusion.2.

For starters, I partnered with a bad wholesaler/contractor on remodeling a duplex in Indianapolis.

Our law firm is seeing an increase in eviction filings this year.

I did another search and there is no lien filed on the property recorded with the county. 

If they have anytype of real estate license, you can also contact the state's Board of Realtors and file a complaint.

New or remodeled stuff rarely works for LT rentals and never works for value add/flips.