Note that if the market has softened such that you can't rent the property for the same amount, you can attempt to claim the difference between the current market rate for the apartment and what the tenant contracted to pay as part of your damages. (e.g., if you rent the apartment at $900 based upon the current housing market, but the former tenant agreed to pay $1,000, you may be able to collect the $100/month difference even after the premises are re-rented.)

