Of course they weren't out and actually told me that July rent was paid and if I moved forward with removing them from the unit they would file a law suit against me for an unlawful eviction. 

A contractor has quoted $7K worth of work to move the water heater, relocate the hook ups, remove and replace walls etc in order to allow for a conventional 2 machine setup. 

How else am I to get this removed from my records, I am looking for an apartment now and don't want to be turned down because of this.

Any advise on actions an investor can take to remove squatters?

Tenant was in a MTM lease and would like to stay, but the seller provided a very bad review and had several issues to report about their experience with the tenant.Would appreciate any help on how to legally remove the tenant, along with tips to consider throughout the process.

This is why RE agents often have sellers remove the JADU when selling.  

If you buy a building with tenants, there are ways to remove them.

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I have a clause that authorizes me to contact that person in case of "death, incapacitation, or incarceration" and work with that individual to coordinate removal of belongings, payment of rent, or even a refund of deposit.When someone dies alone, there is always a police investigation to ensure no foul play.

But if the property is empty a protocol in that scenario would call for the removal of the affected area and a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of both rooms.So if you're someone who wants to get ahead of the curve make it a routine task to test for mold before and after a tenant moves.