Now time to take action.  

Provided the landlord has given written notice to the tenant that the rent will be accepted with reservation, the landlord may accept full or partial payment of all rent and receive an order of possession from a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to an unlawful detainer action filed under Article 13 (§ 8.01-124 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01 and proceed with eviction under § 55-248.38:2. 

It might be cheaper to let them move out and get less sensitive tenants on the first floor.

My mentors have encouraged me to set actual goals, and take the action to get there.

Lack of action on Tenant if properly advised is their oversight.As long as the account is established and you say it will be turned on Wednesday it's unfortunate but not your problem, other than begging the power company to come out..

Hopefully with a little education and a lot of massive action you will have great sucssess. 

In Calif, once you file the UD action, if you accept anything towards the balance due, you void your case and it will be dismissed.

Seeing as I would be responsible (possibly treble damages), I can not trust that a new tenant does or does not give the old tenant their deposit....then later on getting a court action me from the old tenant for not getting their money. 

As a landlord, you should also consider liability insurance to protect your investment in the event a tenant pursues legal action.

I hope others who have this similar question take the same course of action.