https://features.propublica.org/black-land-loss/heirs-property-rights-why-black-families-lose-land-south/

Reminds me of this pair of brothers who spent 8 years in county jail for civil contempt

Realistically the viewing could be replaced by the landlord taking a series of before and after photographs that are approved by the tenant. A $2000 deposit held in just a CD would generate $100 in a year, which is enough to cover a good bit of any random additional costs