Notice to Quit We purchased property in order to provide housing for a friend…

Notice to Quit
We purchased property in order to provide housing for a friend from out of state. We are only charging her $200/mo due to her circumstances of unemployable; she receives around $600 from the State. Is not on HUD list for Dauphin County. We can no longer afford to subsidise her in addition to her manic-depressive problems, the relationship has also become a mental burden for me.
We would like to put the property up for sale 1 Jan 2005. We intend to give as much notice as possible. Will her ‘condition’ have any negative repurcussions to our wanting the property vacated? Thank you. Of course, we are 1st time Landlords – and LAST time.

Can I sue for damages & backrent?

Can I sue for damages & backrent?
My tenants moved out pretty much during the night. They owe me 5 mo rent. I was in the process of eviction but they moved before I could send paper work. They were served a 14 day notice to quit as wel as a 30. Both went unanswered.
I did not have a security deposit but the place is filthy and they made many unauthorized changes. They painted as well as changed the locks on me. There is pen/crayon all over walls and holes.
I really can’t afford a lawyer and don’t think they’d pay even /judgment.
Should I just use Small Claims? Sue for the max of $2000? Can I sue for damages to repair and paint the place again? Do I need to have possesion given to me before I can clean up and re-rent? Thank you!