Judge may not want to watch 10 minutes of videos.
Take some crucial pics if it comes to that. The shine from the countertops, the nick-less crappy cupboards, and the clean paint lines along the baseboard are a good start.
Dress well. Speak politely.
Good luck. That scumbag sounds like some of my former LLs.
For the thousands of dollars and headache involved, the time spent is worth a little "documentation organization".
I could find many inexpensive places to rent here in Michigan if you decide to relocate
. Shiping will be extra of course.