I also like the cottage communities by Ross Chapin My thinking is that in many areas of CA where crime is out of control, etc. restoring a sense of community, with interaction among neighbors, safe areas for kids, etc. makes sense.

That is just a bad situation tenants are not authorized to arrange for unauthorized repairs.Also I am not totally sure on a short sale but normally if the garage door falls and shatters the windows before you close then you either have the seller restored the property to the condition it was at the time you made an offer or you negotiate the price to reflect you receiving damaged property.

I am assuming the power will not be restored in time for me to have the property inspected 100% and I don’t know how I feel about that, given what I saw at the panel and knowing that it’s not up to code.

However, most home seekers aren't looking for a project - they're looking for a move-in ready home requiring little, if any, modification or restoration.

(f)(1) To discriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a handicap of--(A) that buyer or renter,(B) a person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is so sold, rented, or made available; or(C) any person associated with that buyer or renter.(2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with such dwelling, because of a handicap of--(A) that person; or(B) a person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is so sold, rented, or made available; or(C) any person associated with that person.(3) For purposes of this subsection, discrimination includes--(A) a refusal to permit, at the expense of the handicapped person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may where it is reasonable to do so condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

I flip fire-damaged properties and own a restoration company which specializes in fire damage. 

The lose millions every hour the power is not back on so trust me they are well motivated and working hard to get the power restored.

You may be able to leverage their gross negligence to get your property back and re-rent it to someone better and restore harmony.Check with you attorney, but perhaps you could serve a termination notice during the eviction moratorium, even though they do not have to abide by it because of the legislative idiocy.

@Mark Cruse They are usually relatively new investors, they almost 100% get referred to me by wholesalers because I have 10 years experience in all construction trades including painting, drywall, cleaning, restoration, and general contracting as my father was a contractor.

We are now all in the process of restoring/rehabbing the property with goal of renting as Airbnb.