If they don't want to leave, you are prepared to evict at the earliest opportunity and will hold them accountable for all unpaid rents, cleaning, repairs, and court fees.Most people see the writing on the wall and will move on.

However, he also said practically speaking, as the courts are shut down, even if we had the right to remove we wouldn't have the power to do so until the courts reopened.Fortunately the tenant we had some concerns about left without issue and the turnover to a new tenant went without a hitch.

How many landlords are actually going to waste money on lawyers and take their former tenants to court afterwards and try to obtain a judgement? 

And had the tenants complained to the city, I would be in court.

This question can’t be answered unless you know thatReal estate is a function of your goals and your purpose/priority.

I see where you're going with YM vs SD... one way is Data Validation list with YM or SD, then into a nested if/then function, but within the nested function, you may need a max of say two criteria from your lender for YM. 

Also, if there is potential (arguable) coverage under a policy, some courts will find for coverage.

Some courts are closed but in most jurisdictions, you can still "file an eviction" even if it isn't acted on until things open up.

Many people I talk to for advice (outside of the real estate investment world) warn that it's going to be hell, that renters have all the rights, they'll trash the place, you'll end up in court -- somehow I'll be screwed and it's best to cash out, take the capital gains tax exemption and move along. 

This is what I was told by a RE Attorney when I asked about them drafting up the paperwork for it.The only thing I want to warn you about is that every lease option that I have seen go to court as an eviction, where the tenant/buyer showed up and fought it, the local magistrates have always kicked it up to circuit court if they find out that there is a purchase agreement or option to buy in place.