Yes, any portion of the judgement that was strictly the rent portion is deductible as rent.
As far as Penalties & Fines: See more in IRS Publication 535 in reference to these and legal fees for your specific situation.
On or after December 22, 2017, no deduction is allowed for the restitution amount or amount paid to come into compliance with the law unless the amounts are specifically identified in the settlement agreement or court order.
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