If you willfully unlawfully detain on the property it won't look good for you either.Renting a unit, without the ability to secure the doors and windows, and without the ability to use a kitchen, is not acceptable. 

I wonder since a lease is a performance contract in a form, what would happen if the place was flooded and not habitable, then the LL deducted rent  with that bad timing, is there extra liability involved or punishable liablity?

Certain actions are crimes punishable by imprisonment and fines between $20,000-$60,000.And, if youre not sure, it's not a good idea to post your actions online.

We were just told that we can't proceed with the Unlawful detainer process because we served our tenants a 60 days notice of termination of tenancy.On June 26 2022 our tenants received a 60 day notice of termination of tenancy.

No need to punish a good tenant, when it turned into an opportunity for you.

If I see any eviction or attempted eviction (Unlawful Detainer in Virginia), I simply move onto the next one.

There is no longer an owner occupancy requirement,  but of course RRIO, normal building standards, and applicable landlord/investor punishment ordinances apply.    

another thing to look out for, especially in that area, is if they count the basement as a bedroom or not. that can totally screw up the numbers either way. some agents count it, some don't. there's not much punishment on those who count it when it shouldn't be legally considered a bedroom. just a thought for when you're looking at your numbers

You might say finding these chefs is more work but if you ever tasted the rewards of that work, you will never go back to McDonald's - except maybe to punish yourself :).

@Chris Eaker haha yes, I have a glutton for punishment it seems.