HOWEVER, if you already knew about a pre-existing roach issue and maybe failed to disclose it to them properly/didn't set correct expectations when they moved in, then it's on you. 

The purpose of this is so I have official proof that whichever attorney I'm looking to hire has previously represented a client in an Oakland real estate transaction.

(The former journalist in me kind of likes talking to city officials.) 

As an example, I was recently able to get the county to change and include the screened in porch to official heated living space on an investment property.

Proper transparent accounting is essential to any partnership, including when partnership is family.

[2] Rather than demo the garage, why not just install a 2nd proper septic system.[3] This guy must have some kind of car collection--what's his daily driver--some kind of "Far Out" Hot Rod?

Perhaps there is some official Oakland government website that lists them all?

Our attorney guided us to do an eviction notice with the proper amount of time (30 days, we did 45) to have them leave.  

IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must contact [email protected] to make any transfer official.

You also need to know your local market and then you need to know how to properly and legally structure and perform the transaction.