Collecting on a judgment from an evicted tenant

[Cheryl C.]

I realize that this is probably a waste of time but I want my pound of flesh. I've read some posts about turning things over to a debt collector. I really don't care if I ever see a cent but I'm going forward with the eviction, judgment and docketing etc. I know that "pro's" don't let this type of thing get to them. This is my first time in landlord-tenant court in 15yrs. It's been so long that I hired an attorney to make sure the i's were dotted and the t's crossed.

Here is my question: can I go after a tax refund?

I've really bent over backwards for this tenant (my mistake!). No good deed goes unpunished. The place is a pig-pen and was newly renovated at her occupancy. Who lives like this? I turned it over to a lawyer 9/8 and it wasn't filed until last week. I can't believe she's still in there. I checked today. In the past, tenants have agreed to leave when they got behind. Should I just let it go? Damage is probably 6K, plus 4K rent and costs. I doubt I'll collect anything but I want to warn future LL's.