Everyone I know that has gone through it realizes they are making restaurants rich. 

-I'm assuming here that your name is on these utilities as you've been paying them, therefore lack of payments would likely (after in most cases 30-60 days of non payment) affect your personal credit score.In fact, in most States as part of tenants rights during COVID moratorium, if a landlord shuts off utilities, it is considered illegal and the tenant has the right to call the local police or sheriff's dept.

You can discuss policies but posts regarding the merit or disgrace of parties, ideologies or individuals will be removed and enough of them will shut the thread down. 

Restaurants, bars, and office space have all been struggling over the last year.

The inspector recommended I get a licensed HVAC engineer to check it.Other things are ---Open mortar joists/loose spalled brick at the chimney, loose shingles on dormer---Several windows painted shut sash cords missing, non-operable, rear deadbolt "keyed only" should have thumb turn for emergency egressloose/ flaking paint, possible lead-based paint---Cracked concrete at entry porch,--missing guard rail at rear steps,--several downspouts missing splash blocks/draining too close to the house---Grading is flat to sloping toward foundation additional top soil/grade modification may be needed---Suggested GFCI protected outlets at all wet locations as a safety improvement---Discoloration on floor joists in the basement, have evaluated for cleaning, possible treatment---Garage needs to be repaired completely.

She fix and flipped and managed since the 90’s but then she invested in a restaurant with her capital and time.

Just knowing my personality it’s best for me to keep my mouth shut.

The previous Landlord couldn't do anything about it and neither can you, so they'll continue staying shut up in their rental and laughing at your silly attempts to communicate with them.I would start with a very simple letter and the CDC Eviction Moratorium form that I share in the top thread of the Landlording forum."

Even if it is a well known restaurant, buy the assets then buy the name and recipes. 

And yes, many businesses had to shut down operations during the pandemic -- but there's a difference than being told you can't run your business, and you have to run your business and can't exit out.Anyway, if you feel the same way -- please go visit the virtual meeting at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bosa/index.htmlIt starts at 9am I believe, although I'm not sure on the exact voting schedule yet.Also, this ordinance was introduced by "San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas" -- please remember that name next time she's up for reelection.