What is best way to approach this?

If it is in SF you have a strict local law to deal with. Most other cities you could raise the rent or terminate the tenancy. This issue would...

Are my former tenants liable for damages to my property?

You are entitled to deduct for damages beyond wear and tear and unpaid rent. If you cannot agree, let a Small Claims Judge decide.

Sorry for slow reply. They must reduce your rent, assuming rent control, e.g., SF, if your housing services are reduced. They should relocate...

Yes. If you get sued for failing account on time, you can still cross-complain for the damages.

Is writing a letter to tenant for my terms valid?

A lot depends on what city you are in. If in a rent controlled city like SF, your new rules may constitute a reduction in housing services,...

Can an apartment complex refuse to accept a government subsidy for rent?

That is a dangerous area. Could result in expensive litigation.

If i want to make the gas line and shower legal, do the tenants need to be relocated?

Relocating tenants in conjunction with construction work depends on whether there will be a safety issue during the construction. If so, they need...

When we write a letter to tenants, do we need to have both our name on the letter and signed? do we get in trouble if only one?

The only time that specifying very accurately the proper names of all the owners becomes an issue is when you serve a notice or file a lawsuit. ...

I need to evict a tenant who lives with his disabled kid. Is it possible? How long will it take? Will he not pay rent while

Depends. In SF? If so, "just cause" required, assuming ordinance applies. Exemptions exist. What is the reason?

How do i protect myself from false claims in case we go to court. Should i send them a letter stating false claims?

Claiming that they need to be replaced? Or, claiming that the tenant did replace them already? In the former case, have a third party inspect...