I was able to retain an attorney, present my case in court, demonstrate that I had the financial means to provide a better lifestyle, and show that I was not bound to a job (more flexibility).

The results of my unscientific poll are conclusive: I'm weird for thinking that the smell of newly painted walls is appealing. :)Thanks, seriously, for the feedback everyone. 

Either way, court is probably not the way to go.  

Matters of conflict that reach courts may be viewed in light of the sophistication of the parties, their experience and knowledge.

They gave me 60 days to remedy it and will make you go to court if you don't at least call them for an extensionI would suggest you get everything rent ready..

At this point in the process you must assume things will go badly and you and the borrower will end up in court.  

Abandonment is usually covered by local law and court cases but I would consider it abandoned if they haven't paid rent and have moved out.

If you do find yourself in court you will usually fare better if you dotted all the i's and crossed the t's.

-----------------------------------------------------------“NOTICE: BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE ‘ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES’ PROVISION DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL.

The problem is I don't know if that would stand up in court given you signed a 2 year lease.