You will have evidence of his wrong doing (stealing your rented space) to show his true colors to the judge in small claims court if you have to sue for your deposit...and add in a claim for a portion of back rent for the storage room so you can present a copy of the letter and certified receipt.

Depending on if the judge is pro-tenant or pro-landlord could go either way.

Judging from your post about the current owner there will be deferred maintenance.

We do that, for example, with fireplaces - all fireplaces are declared decorative only and are non-functional.

When I asked HOA about the HOA declaration and where to find fine schedule. 

Had a judge decree that said sell it and split the money by a certain date or else.

Here we were a little lucky, the primary judges liked to use the property appraiser value as a reference which was a bit lower than market value. 

Because we really don't need it. and judging from how hard our esteemed community leaders are fighting to keep the details of their bid sealed and out of the public eye, they handed Bezos a monster strap-on, a gallon of epoxy mix, and a bucket of sand, and told him to do whatever he liked to the city.

Judging from the multiple and significant violations I received from Marion County that was not true.

Even if they do not have a written lease they can stay on until the judge approves the eviction.