I think you can only claim your actual damages, not what the term of the lease was.
I like Photon's idea of checking with his bank. Another option is to open an account where he banks, and then go in to deposit the cheque asking if they can certify it for you. If you know when his paydays are, try then; ie 16th of the month or Fridays. Catch him when his paycheque has just been deposited. Assuming he hasn't stopped payment, you will get some money back.
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