The repairs will be covered with the security deposit. This tenant is a section 8 recipient. How do I protect my property investment when she exits the property. When she moves out she will not care when moving large objects through doors and so forth. I have that concern. --172.101.xxx.xxx

Its a real concern. For me i would think they got it in there without damage they can get it out. Howver my guess will be the large items will be left. So either way, i dispose of items left or damage from moving it out all will come out of deposit. --99.203.xx.xxx

You are evicting a tenant who was already destructive. You might have some deliberate damage. All you can do is to get her out, clean up, and go on. --98.146.xxx.xxx

Friendly suggestion: in the future only rent to people who have garnisheable income. Pensions, social security, etc....is not garnisheable. Think W-2 wage earners who have something better than a "McJob" and won't quit the day your garnishment shows up. --173.20.xxx.xxx

You will probably have more damages than dinged up walls. You may want to go ahead and stock up on cleaning supplies (grease removers) and insecticides. Some of the worse cockroach infestations I have had to deal with came after a Sec. 8 tenant moved out. --68.63.xxx.xxx

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After all, less damage creates less estimates and saves time ensuring a quicker return of deposit if there's any. All tenants assume there will be no matter how bad they leave it. --108.69.xxx.xxx

If you don't make it personal they don't tend to do intentional damage,if you call them names etc then they will damage the place on purpose --72.231.xxx.xxx

Sorry to hear about your trouble. I hope everything goes okay and I really hope the security deposit does cover the damage --73.120.xx.xxx

I am to the point where I consider drywall repair as one of my many hobbies. Rocky's Rock Hard Water Putty is another of my artist's mediums. --98.146.xxx.xxx

I have evicted tenants without getting upset and being more business like with them. I have never put out anyone's stuff on the curb or gotten a constable to lock someone out. This is after all a people business and families and children are involved. This is the time to learn from your mistakes and move on with your life. I have offered the tenants to pay for a moving truck and return their security deposit in full if they just remove everything out of the property including garbage including things they do not want anymore. This saves me a big headache and remember all properties get wear and tear from people living in them. Section 8 landlording makes money but it is a rough business. There is a lot more that gets damaged besides drywall. The abuse we endure is far greater than the cost of repairs. Remember while they still have your property they can beat it up if they are upset with you. So take it easy and work it out. Good luck. --76.125.xxx.xxx

I can file a police report for vandalism and either go after the x-tenants or file a insurance claim. --47.156.xx.xx

Also, I have heard that evicting a Section 8 tenant isn't as easy as evicting a regular tenant. I hope I'm wrong. --76.120.xx.xx

There is no difference in the eviction process for section 8 or regular tenant. --76.125.xxx.xxx

Showing compassion, but strength works best, in my opinion. I don’t think I’d do the offer of cash for no more damage. Too much confusion for me. --172.58.xxx.xxx

Send the proof of damages and any other correspondence you've had with the tenant to their Section 8 case worker and do it quickly. It would be great if they loose their voucher. Also send it to collections. It won't cost you anything, but maybe other LL will be forewarned. --104.176.xx.xx