In either case I am saving money, with the only downside being the temporary ding to my credit score because of a maxed out credit card or two.

I put the lock box with the temporary key on in the morning on way to work and on way home, pick up the lock box and rekey the lock to match the others so the tenants keys work again.  

Many people that have them have over stayed temporary visas and are here illegally.Third... 

The WFH trends are temporary in 99% of companies.

And I'm not a lawyer and don't live in CA but:http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/25605.htmlhttp://law.onecle.com/california/penal/26035.html"FIrearmS In tHe Home, buSIneSS or at tHe CamPSIte Unless otherwise unlawful, any person over the age of 18 who is not prohibited from possessing firearms may have a loaded or unloaded firearm at his or her place of residence, temporary residence, campsite or on private property owned or lawfully possessed by the person .

I'd even check back with them around the beginning of July and remind them, if they are still planning to leave on Aug. 31st, to give you at least 30 days notice.I collected weekly rent once for some temporary tenants I had, who I knew were only going to be staying a few months. 

The move is temporary usually 1-3 years for dental and 3-5 for medical or longer if you add a fellowship. 

File for a Temporary Restraining Order. - usually granted for 60 to 90 days2.

But that opens up another tip… sometimes landlords make last minute decisions to take a property off the market and remodel it and the temporary loss of income is ok. 

Also I would consider raised beds, they are slightly more temporary, and can easily be replanted with perennial flowers that are easy to maintain if she vacates and you don't want to continue to offer a garden.