how to prevent damage to apartment

[Dennis Hamilton]

I am about to evict a tenant that I think might do some damage to the property before he actually moves out. Any suggestions on how to lessen the chances of this tenant doing damage once he asked to leave the premises. I am aware that I can follow suit to secure any damages but I don't anticipate ever being able to recoup money now...

By the way, the tenant had perfectly good credit and the former landlord gave me a good reference.