Here's the original post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1222034-pote...Thanks to @Michael Plaks for highlighting that the 12/31/2024 deadline and the enforcement and the penalties are back, as of 12/23/2024!...

This safety measure aims to prevent structural failures and ensure tenant safety.Originally, the first inspections were due by January 1, 2025, but a recent update—AB 2579—has extended the deadline to January 1, 2026.

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., electrical, plumbing).Project Timeline:Start Date: For the portion of work they are completing.Completion Date: Set realistic deadlines for their tasks, adjusted to your overall project schedule.Liquidated Damages:Specify a daily amount to be deducted from their final payment if they fail to meet deadlines (with exceptions for factors beyond their control, like severe weather).

I just put too much trust in them.To date, I have not received an agreement with their signatures (fully executed), although I've asked for it multiple times to date.They sent a PDF agreement for review and gave me a deadline to sign, which I believe was a Saturday.

If the tenants don’t leave by the deadline, your next step would be to check your state’s landlord-tenant laws to understand the eviction process.

It would be a tight budget but I do have money set aside for repairs.

Funds are beginning to run extremely tight.   

For Los Angeles County residents affected by the wildfires, this could mean an extension of deadlines for filing returns and paying taxes.

., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!