Generally those inspections are just looking for the presence of the required safety equipment and function of basic living necessities (stove, heat, etc).

You could do the same plan, just don't put in a stove or wire for a stove.

We had no control over the situation and did everything in our power legally and ethically to mend the situation.

I had the stove and fridge break as well as the roof leak within the first year.

Quartz seems to be the popular option... maybe include a little section made of wood next to the stove (sort of like a cutting board) so they can use that to set the hot pans.

That's the washer, dryer, fridge, stove, 3 bedroom sets and living room furniture. 

She has peed in the house, chewed numerous pairs of shoes, and started a fire by lighting the stove in our absence. 

He is a extremely high risk tenant due to the possibility of leaving a stove on or a tap on either of which can cause extensive damage.You need to find a way to get him out asap. 

(in case you need truly intend more temporary ie use during a build of something else), What about utilities - panel upgrades for SDGE since now you're running stove, possibly dryer, water heater and heat all on electric?

There are always caveats though, like: Do you need permits to do the conversion, do you have egress so the bedroom is legal for someone to sleep in and will someone want to live in a basement "unit" without a stove?