If they failed to pay the bill and utilities are shut off, they are responsible for any damages caused.

Let me enumerate the reasons:1) my pm paid for the damages.  

The agreement is that your tenant will pay for any damages they caused.

I would recommend having the property assessed for any damages—were the windows or doors damaged during the forced entry? 

In July of last year a roof leak developed and caused damage to the ceiling in my unit, to the point there was partial ceiling collapse. 

The guests have a credit card on file and your policy should allow you to charge for damages or excessive cleaning.

Give her 30 days notice now, keep her security deposit, and send her a additional bill for damages to the unit in lieu of taking her to court for the damages.  

He stated he turned off the breaker to the pump to avoid damage. 

The tenant understands that the property of the Tenant is not insured by the landlord for damage or loss of any kind (action of third party, fire, water, theft, vandalism, storm, heat or cold, electrical damage, pests, mold, accident, etc.), and the Landlord assumes no liability for such loss.

Does the contract include a monetary damages provision?