I got divorced in 2011. I owned a home in Tennessee which my ex continued to live in on a month to month basis rental. We did not have a rental agreement other than what was stated in our divorce agreement. I moved to Ohio and have been renting a residence of my own. She was not on the loan for this property. She moved out in July 2011 leaving a giant mess and several thousand dollars worth of cleanup and repair costs. I have been unable to sell or rent this property since she moved out in July. Am I able to claim this property as a rental as well as the loss of funds ($800 a month for the mortgage since July and the clean up costs, as well as cost of travel?) I have had to travel to Tennesee 4 times due to this property since then. I have not lived there in over 2 years and have had my own residence in Ohio. I hope this makes sense. Please be kind as I'm not well versed in such matters.