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Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

Transferring visa would be L visa.

Rene

Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

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Originally Posted by catlover3 (Post 12548862)

We've been here (California) a couple of years now, but we recently took on (rented) a property with a guest house on it with a recently arrived (3 months ago) couple (its one lease for a main house and back house).My partner and I live in the main house and the other two live in the guest house.

There is a pipe blockage situation in the guest house, which the landlord has attempted to repair once, but is still leading to some sewage overspill and smell, upsetting the guest house tenants..

I would be quite cautious with how one precedes in this situation. Setting the visa crap aside, the whole set up is pretty messed up imo. So, there is 1 lease with 2 families living on the same property in separate structures,correct?? Possible ordinance violation come to mind, also. Let me ask, who are named parties on the lease - all 4 adults?? If they withhold rent, are they hanging you dry to make up the difference in the rent? (Yes, if you are the named parties on the lease) If so, that is an internal matter between you all lessees, and to what potential legal or otherwise, consequence to you? I would emphasize that Tenant rights and rental laws vary tremendously from state to state, so if you have access to legal resources, consult it before doing anything.

Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

What has your lawyer said?

You do not put anything into writing. Your lawyer puts things into writing.

Make sure you are in the right (legally) before proceeding.

Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

It has been said a few times (once already by me), do not write anything in a letter or email unless through your own attorney.

Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

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Originally Posted by PetrifiedExPat (Post 12549384)

It has been said a few times (once already by me), do not write anything in a letter or email unless through your own attorney.

+1

I would steer clear of it all now.
You've been kind and offered advice.
Just be aware that you also do not want to have a bad relationship with your landlord.
Stay out of it!

Re: I want to advise my co-tenants not to shoot themselves in the foot - how?

This may be interesting reading for you.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclope...ir-deduct.html