It is intended to prevent price gouging anywhere in the state where there is increased consumer demand as a result of the declared emergency.“ As for what is the worst case scenario that could happen, I suppose being criminally charged like the landlord in this story: Novato landlord charged with price gouging as prosecutors scour for cases after firesIt’s too bad the Housing Authority didn’t catch it before they approved your request for the rent increase.

Should I demand this company visit each property and install proper protection on the electrical cables to prevent this from happening again?

So the supply and demand stayed fairly even preventing the rents from falling.My most recent purchase prior to the GR depreciated almost 20% from the purchase price but today is looking like a great investment. 

We stumbled across Lender B kind of by accident. 

I often break it down into the "five pillars" of protecting your assets.1st pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.2nd pillar is a good insurance policy as that cover the majority of your exposure.

I often break it down into the "five pillars" of protecting your assets.1st pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.2nd pillar is a good insurance policy as that cover the majority of your exposure.

I understand needing a permit/inspection to protect the water supply or prevent a fire, but I have never understood why a replacement window or door or a new tub surround even with a new valve would need to be inspected....if they leak it only affects the homeowner who will then get it remedied.  

This however does not prevent you from asking for as much notice as possible.

"If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or a lawful entry in an 27 unreasonable manner or makes repeated demands in connection with an otherwise 28 lawful entry that has the effect of harassing the tenant, the tenant may: 29 (A) Obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of 30 the conduct; or 31 (B) Terminate the rental agreement."

I can see how this could ensure compliance with our local occupancy laws, prevent parking issues, and maybe even discourage large fish tanks (fish have heartbeats too!