If it was a medical or dental bill, for instance, I'd look on it less harshly than if it were damages to a landlord or unpaid auto loans. 

I'm not trying to sound overly harsh but this is reality.

Thought some of the responses have been a little harsh there's nothing to moderate here.

I dont mean this to sound harsh, but you are doing this all wrong.

Or ANOTHER OPTION would be for me to negotiate just a reletting fee ($1,245) with the understanding that she is responsible to continue to pay all rent and utilities until I get a new tenant in place.I know this may seem harsh, but If I were to ask her to leave early and the roles were reversed, she would raise holy hell on me.  

(uses a lot of pretty harsh language, but is super motivational without the fluff and feel good stuff).Entrepreneur On Fire(I have only listened to a few of these, but they seem good to get an idea of what other industries are doing to be organized, efficient and productive.Books (audio):The Compound EffectSubtle Art of not Giving A F***The Millionaire Mind - (discusses how most millionaires actually live, not really advise, but practical info - it was not what I thought the life of a true millionaire would look like).Think And Grow RichI've got a few more I cant think of at the moment, but I can add more when I recall the titles. 

The extra rent lost due to prolonged non-payment while waiting for abandonment to run it's course may be more expensive than a flat-fee, no contest eviction.Bottom line is this: failure to follow the correct procedure could, ironically, make you liable to the tenant.That is not harsh: that is just one of the (many) dominoes that fall when someone commits a crime. 

I don't mean to sound harsh, but this topic comes up a lot and many people seem to chime in with their own opinions.

And a harsh reality check.

Sorry about the harsh truth.