She went MIA and even when I dropped the notice at her house her only response was to let her know when a court date is scheduled.

Court filings to evict tenants across Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, hit a single-month record of more than 8,000 in January.

I don't think you've been 100% right, nor have the more vocal detractors been spot on with everything either.I advise that you don't give up on MTR as a strategy, if it appeals to you.

You have no history of received rent payments to show an "implied agreement" that will hold up in court. --- You have only eviction option if tenants don't pay.3) WIth no lease, your only eviction option is 30-Day, Demand for Possession.

Anything that is appealing? 

Small claims court is pretty easy.

There is not a court in the country where something like that would stand up and be legal.

To protect your margins, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of costs upfront, consider negotiating long-term prices with suppliers, and prepare for possible delays in renovation schedules.In both scenarios, it’s often safer to focus on markets with strong fundamentals (stable job market, population growth) and properties at or below the median home price in the area to appeal to a broad buyer base.

If you’re selling your home to a stranger, have a solid contract that has been tested in the courts.

I would imagine that once you set up a payment plan with them, they will turn on the water for the plumbers to do what they need to do.Not sure on the regulations on this but Id also see taking the tenant to court for the balance due on the water bill.Best of luck!