Those current market rates are usually higher to compensate for the rent controlled units. 

Never received any compensation from the city for the damage.

Unfortunately playing the victim is far easier than defending oneself from "attacking" said victim.

You deserve some compensation from the tenant.Here's a guide of what is not considered normal wear and tear...https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/HSG-06-01GHBGUID.PDFand crayon markings are one of them.Multiple scuffs on every square foot high and low is also not normal wear and tear.HOWEVER, local rules will dictate how often you need to repaint.While paint is generally supposed to last 7-10 years, your local rules can cut that short, and you may not be able to prorate your repair cost.

If that's the case, obviously those people should be compensated somehow for the additional risk they're assuming.

You should also give yourself leeway using "compensating factors" in approving a tenant.

Unless you openly advertise/disclose this to your new tenants, has your situation really changed by simply substituting a new potential victim?

There were no feelings left, and it compensated me to deal with it no matter the time of year.

I am not compensated for linking.

I have never been to Cleveland but I would come for those I think the operators that are not sophisticated enough to understand they are not in compliance within their given states Real Estate Commerce law, or they are simply not a reputable provider and willing to risk either the license or business by compensating any of the marketing folks that are not licensed brokers/brokerages.