And as for doctoring financials, I don't know about California licensing laws, but I'd bet misrepresentation is a punishable offense.

Can they punish him if he refuses?

They can help the Soldier pay you or punish him for indebtedness, but they can't make him, and most CDRs and 1SGs aren't very interested in your problem.

Of course, you are in California, so it's entirely possible that the punishment for a landlord breaking a lease is death.

Crimes and Punishments § 205.340.

- but at least the forums don’t punish this behavior even if there could be more of a gentle push to help others research more before they post.

You will never possess what you choose not to pursue.Still round the corner there may wait; A new road or a secret gate; And though I oft have passed them by; A day will come at last when I; Shall take the hidden paths that run; West of the Moon and East of the SunNot all those who wander are lost...It matters not how strait the gate; how charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I’m posting here so I guess I’m a glutton for punishment or don’t know when to quit, lol.

I just feel like I am being punished for being a good tenant.Can someone guide me?

We've had it in our primary for 5 years, with 3 little kids punishing it hard, and it has held up very well.