There is great value in retaining tenants.

Licensee: Retain a copy for your files for at least 6 years.

Landlord will retain the deposit in the amount of $_________, to be used toward a new lease with He Tenant alone.He Tenant agrees to be personally responsible for any damage, cleaning, etc., that She Tenant may have caused, and which may be deducted from the security deposit when He Tenant terminates the new lease in his name only.She Tenant agrees to vacate the property by __________ x date, and agrees that the current lease may not be terminated until she vacates.When She Tenant notifies Landlord that she has vacated the unit, The new lease with He Tenant will become effective, and Landlord will then change the locks and issue new keys to He Tenant.He Tenant agrees to change all utilities into his name only within 7 days after the new lease is entered into.

In CA any one claiming a tenancy right retains that right until you prove otherwise.  

You will not likely acquire or retain a license if you own a property in poor condition. 

You can get a higher sales price, a down payment and a higher interest rate.The $40,000 cash you have you retain for reserves and do not use it. 

The issue of self management of retaining the services of a professional is one of time and cost.  

You need to write her a letter informing her that her lease will not be renewed,simple as that.You don't need to explain anything to her,just tell her to start looking for another place to live.If she gets huffy,just tell her you are going to refurbish the building and raise to the rent 50% and that should shut her up quickly enough.Also,I agree you need to learn the landlord/tenants laws in your state if you intend to manage the property yourself.You should find a real estate lawyer who handles evictions cheaply enough and put them on retainer for future legal proceedings and problems.

The system depends upon ignorance.Well, if we are really going to go there, then let's do so...50% of the political population in government retains and increases it's powers by trying to convince the population of this country that they are powerless and just victims.

File Place search came up pretty dry with 1 hit on Termination notice and nothing on 30 day notice.Also I dont retain an attourney at this point to provide my documents but i do have a good source i can bounch things off of.