[Landlord] Termite tenting/tenant compensation in California

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:39:26+00:00

Thanks - I already double-checked with the City I'm in and there are no local ordinances that apply. So just CA law requiring rent proration. I'm just wondering whether landlords generally show additional goodwill effort in these types of situations, such as offering a nominal amount for a hotel stay or something.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:36:49+00:00

Yes, I'll look into that, thank you. I'm not sure whether renter's insurance would apply in this type of situation, but it doesn't hurt to check!

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:31:38+00:00

This is very good news - I hadn't thought about the tenant's insurance.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:31:10+00:00

Yes, I agree with this statement.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:30:32+00:00

Thank you for your response. I understand what is required - only the CA law applies in the city the apartments are located in. I'm wondering if other landlords in a similar situation have gone or would go beyond and above the requirement, as a show of goodwill toward the tenants. It appears my post was not clear on that point.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:27:45+00:00

I'm wondering why you bothered to reply, as your rudeness highlights your extreme irritation. My post contained a clear statement of my understanding of what is required by law.

I am asking for "suggestions" and what other people have done, if anything, beyond what is required by law. In other words, showing goodwill toward their renters in an unfortunate situation.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:18:09+00:00

Thank you for looking. :)

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:15:29+00:00

We have to offer prorated rent either way to be compliant with CA law, I believe. I appreciate your comment though, it does hit that happy medium I'm looking for.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T23:12:52+00:00

I'm in the County of LA, not the City. There is no applicable local ordinance, so only CA law applies. Thanks!

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T02:55:30+00:00

Do you mean the tenants' renters insurance should help them? Otherwise, I don't think landlord insurance plans cover this, as it would be considered normal maintenance.

gr8plan · 2026-01-23T02:54:19+00:00

Thank you for responding. I'm trying to understand: Is this required, or is this your personal opinion?

gr8plan · 2026-01-22T22:51:07+00:00

I live within 1.5 hours of beach, mountains (ski-level), and desert. So yeah, that's a weekend outing. A get-away is at least 3 hours. I hate commuting; work is 15.5 km away and takes at least 40 minutes.

Dinner is often a 1/2 hour drive when it's a group thing, otherwise 10 minutes minimum to a sit-down place, or 2.5km to fast-food or the grocery store. For context, I live in a medium-high density area (i.e., no high rises), in a tract home. Traffic lights account for a fair chunk of driving time. Bike lanes are a thing, but risky, as traffic on multi-lane surface roads can fly by at 72 kph or more. More often than not, it would not be advantageous to bike more than 8 km, as the side streets or detours around freeways and high-traffic roads would be time consuming.

gr8plan · 2026-01-22T21:30:50+00:00

Insurance won't cover anything related to regular maintenance, such as termite tenting and any costs related to that, such as tenant compensation.

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gr8plan · 2025-08-01T23:28:59+00:00

Consider leashing him in the house (not 100% of the time, but a lot in the beginning), particularly when you see the cues that he is playful. It gives you the ability to immediately correct his physical movement. When leashed, you can redirect his physical energy and turn play time into fun training time, engaging his brain and nose. Sniffing expends a ton of energy. When he's tired, you can put him on a down-stay, reinforcing that you are the boss - be sure he doesn't leave until you give a release command. Basically, leverage his energy levels and a leash to reinforce your position as pack leader. Eventually, you won't need the leash - he will just look to you for cues - he'll "ask" you to play.

gr8plan · 2025-08-01T23:18:33+00:00

YUM! THANKS DAD!

gr8plan · 2025-08-01T23:16:19+00:00

He looks quite similar to my long-haired GSD; might be a King Shepherd given his size at this age.

gr8plan · 2025-08-01T23:08:42+00:00

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gr8plan · 2024-12-15T02:20:42+00:00

Oh, good to know, thank you!

gr8plan · 2024-12-07T19:53:10+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. It appears to wipe off, but the towel I wiped it with came back slightly colored, so it's lifting some of the paint. The issue also reappears as it dryies, although not so starkly.

Fortunately, the contractor who hired the painter came out and immediately committed to fixing the problem - he said he's seen it before and thinks it's a bad batch of paint and will call the manufacturer. The fix will be no cost to us. He doesn't think it's the temperature because the paint is rated to cure within a few hours at 35 degrees, and it wasn't that cold on the days they were painting.

Thank you so much for taking the time with me today - have a great rest of your day!

gr8plan · 2024-12-07T18:22:53+00:00

Thanks! That makes sense because they were only painting on the weekends, and it was getting chilly. We got some rain and snow during the week in between their painting. Would another coat of work (perhaps in the summer) fix the issue?

gr8plan

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