To lock somebody out like a departed tenant you just re-program their code as no longer good.

My city actually has a guy, named Guy (real nice guy at that) hahaha... who heads up the Historic department for the city.

TimSorry you're having to "walk the high and narrow road" on this one,,,Got a suggestion though,,just food for thoughtAlways offer your contractors a bonus for finishing early ,passing inspection,& work done in a timely manner,,,,Always stipulate a fine per day over deadlines,,,,I enjoy your post and hope you come out OK on this one,,,,as my dear Latino colleagues say "You got "cajones",,,,[stones] ,,,,i.e "great intestinal fortitude"Best RegardsDave DoyleMonrovia Ca

(It's a 1920 bungalow surrounded by new high end Eco friendly stuff)I'm still on the fence about tearing it down, as I have no experience in that department.

In some areas it's really easy to work with local Planning and Building Departments, others are a nightmare.

Texas has the Texas Department of licensing and regulation.

You might also be able to get a job at a title company in one of their departments.

Dear friendly BP members,I thought I would get some responses to this question.

California has three ways to become licensed:1 CA Residential Mortgage Law Act License "RML" or "Mortgage Banker" through the CA Department of Corporations which requires a large governmental approval like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or HUD Full Eagle in order to apply2 CA Finance Lender License "CFL" through the CA Department of Corporations that allows both brokering [with CFL Lenders only] and lending [but not table-funding]3 CA Real Estate Broker License "DRE" or "Mortgage Broker" through the CA Department of Real Estate which is the broadest and most popular CA mortgage broker license but cannot be used from locations outside of CA.A Mortgage Broker licensed under the California Finance Lenders Law (CFL) of the Department of Corporations, is also referred to as being a Negotiator, or having a Negotiator License.

I generally start showing as soon as the tenant gives notice, so often I have someone ready to move in as soon as the departing tenant leaves.