Background: the current unlawful occupant (an old man) informed my attorney that he bought the house through "street community" I know my thoughts where also street community what?!!

If they put a hole in the wall and you need to patch it before you can paint it, then it makes sense to charge the tenant for the hole.You should charge the Tenant to restore the unit back to its original condition, not as punishment.

If you find an eviction or an unlawful detainer, do not rent to them. 

The following are excluded from mediation (i) an unlawful detainer action (ii) the filing or enforcement of a mechanic’s lien; and (iii) any matter within the jurisdiction of a probate, small claims or bankruptcy court.

In Virginia, I would just go to the civil court and bring in an unlawful detainer suit against the tenant, if he/she doesn't pay after being served notice..

The main thing is people make mistakes, or have bad info, take things personal,  wants to move on fast, don't want to deal with anymore offer etc...If you are in people business, it is what it is, accept and move on, unless you are sure that some unethical or unlawful thing going on, then go after them.However,It will always happen, as long as you deal with people. 

Evictionor unlawful detainer action which has been resolved with full restitution maybe approved with additional security deposit. 

Hi Kimberly,We charge $95 a fee of $200 if we have to come out and change the filter, It's meant more like a punishment as our cost is $95 (we have a licensed HVAC contractor to come out, he also checks the systems for proper function).

(For an explanation of month-to-month tenancies, see Rental Agreements and Leases; for an explanation of 30-day and 60-day notices, see Giving and Receiving Proper Notice and Written Notices of Termination below.)However, the landlord can terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant only three days' advance written notice if the tenant has done any of the following:276 Failed to pay the rent.Violated any provision of the lease or rental agreement.Materially damaged the rental property ("committed waste").Substantially interfered with other tenants ("committed a nuisance").277Committed domestic violence or sexual assault against, or stalked another tenant or subtenant on the premises.Used the rental property for an unlawful purpose.278Engaged in drug dealing, unlawfully used, cultivated, imported, or manufactured illegal drugs.Using the building or property to conduct dogfighting or cockfighting.278.1Unlawful conduct involving weapons or ammunition.279"

Beyond that I just wouldn't take the bait of having the conversation further...until they don't pay their rent and then I'd immediately put them on notice that they are evicted for lease violation and that if they do not move within whatever time is stipulated in your lease you are prepared to do an unlawful detainer...which is a matter of record and will make it difficult for them to lease elsewhere