Security Deposit

[Mike Fitzpatrick]

Hi all,  So I rented to a boyfriend/girlfriend and they are both on the lease. They broke up and we have identified a new tenant to take over the lease. 

The ex-couple is fighting and they both think that they are entitled to 100% of the LRM and security deposit. Who does the landlord write the check out to and send it to? Do you put both tenants on the check? 

Thanks,

Mike 

[Michael Quarles]

be careful and follow your states legal requirements.   It they don't receive the deposit within a required timeframe they can sue you for damages.  I would make the check payable to both parties using AND between their names and certify send it to the address on you rental agreement for service.