I don't see this as backdooring as they have more than had their time to move this (even before corona) , is there really an honor code when I can cancel the contract anytime? 

Building code wise, it was legal for a 2, but zoning wise, it was a no go for a 3 family.

I was thinking about cutting it with a 7' diamond blade on a grinder and detaching it with a pry bar from the studs in sections. 

I have a huge database of investors ready to buy and just need the right homeowners to appear before me.Does anyone know if the Minneapolis, Minnesota Metro Areas has Code Violations listed online?

If unemployment goes to 20% but you have 100 units, you could reasonably expect (barring something specific about your market) that you might align with that 20% and 20 units will not have jobs.

@Sharon HoThe ceiling height per the code is 7 feet for 30% of the space, not 7 feet for the entire space unless the city has amended the code.  

There are code issues, If there is an accident the LL is responsible regardless of who did the work and the tenant may take the attitude that it is just for now anyway.

I am going to buy a book on Bigger Pockets and I really like paperback books is there a code for books right now? 

Its allowed in my area which has pretty strict code requirements.

With the town on lockdown, bars and restaurants closed, ski hill closed, there is not much to do anyway for anyone to go up.