Here, Kentucky Revised Statues is clear about use of a tenant’s security deposit—that it’s intended for property damages not rent, not late fees or for restitution not justice. 

., documenting all your losses, its likely you will win as you get Justice in Small Claims Court.  

Because he is disabled, he may qualify for free legal assistance through the ADA and dept of justice.  

That is very unfortunate, those scheme owners must face full justice. 

Department of Justice

It is a sad fact however, that the (and I use the term loosley) "Justice System" operates in a fashion that enables frequently unscrupulous folk to take advantage of others.

Generally speaking, in my state, filing a warrantless lien could amount to Fraud, Obstruction of Justice, and a number of other crimes.

maybe personal experience can come into play and help you manage and survive these type of markets, but I have been doing it for years with TONS of experience (learned my TENANTS lessons back in the day in some tough California markets ...) and in the end of the day - like @jay @Jay Hinrichs said it is not exact science .. and you also need some LUCK...the rpoeprties I have got from ABC are well managed , I cam defiently say that, money is coming in.... again - never met with @Jay Walsh and I do not know him... but I think this thread is not doing him justice, from what I know - ABC runs couple of thousands properties in very tough markets, I believe it is very hard to satisfy 100% of their clientele..

Really hoping I can get justice.

However, I'm not a fan of the politics in Washington State and think it may be a mistake to keep property there if you're able/willing to move the money to a state with reasonable Landlord-Tenant laws and courts that err on the side of justice rather than social justice.Whether you hold the property and get a line of credit, or you sell the property and cash out the equity, you still have money to play with.