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After researching online I found landlord responsibility under California Civil Code section 1941 described as followsClean and sanitary buildings, grounds and appurtenances (for example, a garden or adetached garage) which are free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents andvermin. 

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Has anyone found a way to reduce/limit Japanese capital gains tax in such situations? 

@Dillon RansomeCheck county tax records for mailing addressThen Skiptrace for phone number

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I also require 2 past landlord references which I call and make sure these are easy going trouble free tenants before signing.

Sooooo I reduced rent by 1/2 for May-Aug (which equals to 2 months of free rent).

While mortgage+ taxes may be similar to rent, you are not paying down the principal early on in the mortgage and closing costs on either end are likely to add up.