You might want to go talk to a civil engineer that works the Concord area, and ask them what can be done with a parcel of that size.

There are kinds of down payment assistance programs in many different parts of California I read  in LA that provided up to $80k in funding i just got an email about a $10k teachers assistance program in NV .USDA loans 100's of programs across country for civil workers farmers etc The Hud lottery program for teachers,police etc another example Any little bit of assistance can accelerate the home buying timeline for those in need.

We talked to an attorney and he basically said the legal fees for litigation would probably make it not worth our time to pursue.

I'm just glad we could have a civil discussion about it.The bottom line advice I would give anyone is to discuss it with your attorney before making a decision.

They have an option for civil cases, then under that option you choose Evictions and then set your search parameters.

Well when the tenant vacates that is normally the highest reason a landlord is involved in litigation.

I have a general litigation practice and also have a side real estate investment company.

Hi Nicole, Thanks for the note.Yea she has till mid-Feb to officially leave, if she doesn't then it gets sent to the Civil Parts office to have someone come and remove her.

Perhaps they could try calling the police and see if they're lucky to get help that way, but likely the police will say it's a civil issue when they see that the "renter" has a key to the property.Did the homeowner get a first month's rent and security deposit?

I think many, if not most, use the civil statute and not the criminal one anyway, so I don't see it as a big deal.