We are trying to avoid automatic acceptance of payments (either full or partial) from tenants we are trying to evict because some courts will stop the eviction process if any payment is accepted.

The only reason why I ask is you have to take them to court, you can show that the tenants acknowledge that it was in perfect condition when they moved in.  

small claims court is pretty easy, usually the clerks down there can point you in the right direction.      

If they have a lien, it should have been filed in the courts so it should show up. 

Would you actually need the SSN in court?

Yes the underwriter can ask for them and require them, it's necessary for the audit functions needed to meet loan requirements.

Of course, with a winter like last year's that moratorium can last a while.Totally agree though - sometimes the court process can take a while anyway so it's not worth wasting any time.Good luck

Also I would recommend that you do a proper inspection proper to tenants moving in and make sure you have it documented properly,  In the event you have to go to court to recover damages the judge will always ask you how know the condition of the property before the tenants moved in.  

Maybe I haven't figured out the magic touch to make their search function work. 

How the Bankruptcy process works and how to win evertime you go to court.