It is having an effect on my COC return.ThanksTom

When California's masking law first went into effect in 1991, this legislature stated, "[i] it is the policy of the State of California to promote open access to public records.

I have not been responsible for the selling of our currrent properties, but Intend to change that and see what kind of effect offering something like a closing bonus of $10,000 gift card would have on selling properties at higher margin or (at least as negotiating tool).  

I would budget for 3 months of expenses due to lost rent and for having to replace carpets and paint if the renters damage your property above what damage deposit you collected.5.

(a) A unit of local government, as defined in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property.Excerpt from: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?

Personally, I wouldn't stop someone leaving early, and with the exception of damages to the property here is your deposit back.

If you rent you run the risk of damage to the property by bad tenants.

As you can see per the attached images the damage to my front stairs is pretty extensive from the mortar and winter salt.

I did see a fire damaged home the other day.

@Trevor Shettron  whats this I hear about earthquake clusters there.. is this causing any damage to foundations or homes... ?