Your third scenario:  You will recoup damages for the shelves. 

This callous act causes severe damage to a renter's future ability to secure a decent shelter for their families.It seems to be a statement of class preference versus actual qualification.

We will expect actual damages of approximately $500 for the cost of having a locksmith remove the illegal device, another $9,000 for loss of the prospective sale profit, and an unamed punitive damage claim based upon your intentional interference with our property rights and intentional infliction of emotional damages.

I have a clause that states any damage or repairs due to tenant negligence is the tenants responsibility.

We put all the colors in their lease so that they know what the colors are should they damage the walls for dirty them up.

Well in CA, like many states, a properly signed liquidated damages clause is a pretty sure fire liability limitation for the buyer.

Same thoughts here, there is rather large leak in the valley of the roof causing some significant water damage inside, and around a beautiful stained glass window.

If you have a/c with the furnace, make sure there is a secondary drain pan installed under the evaporator coil to prevent water damage when the primary drain gets clogged.

Much the way we might THINK about killing a tenant who damages our property, even though we might not TRY it

A short sale does less damage to your credit than a foreclosure.