Tenant Issues, Eviction, Wage Garnishment?

[Wilson Lee]

I am having some tenant issues in one of my buildings.  It is located in a smaller town where the rental demand is not strong this time of year.  2 units, unit #4 and #2, are inherited and have been paying late. It started 2 months ago.  This month they are late and both units asked to wait until their next pay check.  Now I am out of rent for not acting sooner.

I have a slight fear for not acting.  I have 1 unit, #3 coming vacant at the end of the month. The tenant there is relocating.  It has taken 4 weeks to fill that vacancy.  I was worried about having 3 units sitting vacant this time of year. 

So, I have the forms to file for the eviction.  The court charges $50 to give notice.  $50 for a judgment if the tenant does not answer or is no contest.  The fee is $300 to go to court if they do answer.  The Court charges $30 for wage garnishing.

My question is about damages.  How much should I be asking for?  Court cost + this months rent + next months + repair cost? My Lease states they must pay court cost. They must give 45 days notice if the are going to vacate. and, they must pay for all damages. 

How does wage garnishment work?  how quickly am I repaid.  What is the success rate? I know where one tenant works.  The other tenant is on disability.