I also believe I should be awarded punitive damages, since I believe the landlord knew this unit was not habitable. 

. "** "...in addition to any other action which it may take under this section, award the petitioner damages, which damages shall include, but shall not be limited to, the expense incurred by the petitioner for obtaining alternative housing or space, for storage of goods and effects, for moving and for other costs actually incurred by him as a result of such unlawful practice or violation."*** "ad•judge(əˈdʒʌdʒ) v.t.

Punitive damages are very rarely awarded. 

The court just awards an actual cost as you are out $10 the award is $10.The HOA and COA's aren't regulated with the Move In/Out Fee and don't charge an actual cost amount. 

Julianne Moore just won the academy award for playing a lady who had dementia in her early 40's.

(Here in Utah, judges rarely award the remaining balance on the lease--only the rents for a typical vacancy period.)  

Basically, that's an instant win for you (and in such cases, you should pad the damages as much as possible since an angry judge loves to award them).

Or at least an acceptance letter or their financial aid award, etc.I'd rather have her money in my account, rather than her attorney's account or some other escrow account I did not have control over. 

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People don't get multi-million dollar awards because of no-fault accidents.So, limit your liability by removing problems you could get sued for - make sure the electrical is to code, and there are fire extinguishers, provide outside lighting if it's a bad neighborhood, take care of pest control, make sure the roof won't collapse, that stairs are in good order, that there are no swimming pools kids can get into.I just can't think of any "terrible injury" that could have been caused by you, if you just take care of the property.And, of course, get a reasonable amount of insurance to cover you for any accidents that may happen, that a tenant may file a claim against you for.But, to put things into perspective - I managed 25 units for 8 years as a resident manager.