Question regarding splitting deposit refund between 2 lease holders

[Vickie Kochans]

Hello,

I have a 2 bedroom in which the tenants just moved out. They were 2 unrelated friends.

Just wondering the best way to handle the deposit refund?

One tenant has provided a forwarding address, the other has not responded to a request for it.

A check for 1/2 of the deposit to the tenant who has provided the forwarding address.

1 check for the full deposit amount with both names on it?

Other?

Thanks,
Vickie