Well, if you have nothing but time on your hands, then follow this through and charge them, being aware that they may fight you in court. 

Keep fighting the good fight.

He would get the full 8k lien unless you delay selling until you fight it out in court.

The tenant will appreciate your kind gesture and there will be no fighting with the family because you are not forcing them to pay anything beyond the last day they have belongings there.

sorry i am late to this post. and i must say i mostly agree with @Robert Herrera and what you can make here in Pueblo vs the rest of of CO, i am not trying to start a fight, but it dose seem like @Bill S. takes every chance to bash Pueblo.

I ran a multi million dollar health club in Irvine, Orange County but felt I never had time to pursue my real estate dream, needing to be at work for over 55 hours a week most weeks.

I live in Southern California Los Angeles area, have a W-2 job in Irvine and no expenses or debts, with an excellent credit score. 

I sincerely hope you continue to reevaluate the necessity of fighting fire with gasoline.

https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-harvey/first-they-fought-storm-now-they-fight-their-landlord-n799206If you live in an area prone to natural disaster's maybe the lease should spell out a course of action.

Did your parents fight over money?