CA rental laws insists written notice before any inspection.

Additionally, if the prospective tenant insists on applying knowing that the building is not approved, let them know an estimated timetable of how long the inspection/repair/re-inspection process will take and that there is no guarantee - it may take longer.

I ended up kicking out one lady who insisted on spending her money on tattoos instead of rent.  

When I took over management of a building with several cash paying tenants, I insisted that everyone start paying with money orders or checks.  

I put her in a vacant apartment and the owner even helped move her stuff in there, and she insisted on her carpet being replaced because the plaster had stained it. 

Definitely insist on it being broken down.Also, until you have established relationships with people you trust get a minimum of 3 bids.  

Our PM insists the mold remediation company can go in with 24 hour notice so they will start the work Fri.I have two issues.

The most helpful thing he said was to insist on providing some cash upfront but adding a hook that an additional cash outlay will be available upon proof that tenant has found another place via new lease; then finally, providing the remaining balance upon vacating apt.  

And this is what you tell them if they insist they must go to a hotel when their toilet is non-functional.  

So we got 10 months rent/year.Back in the '90's she begged her daughter to get her a cell phone 'for the guilt trip safety concerns' & insisted that she would pay for it.