What should I put in for the security deposit- since they gave it in 2019? 

However security deposit disputes are considerably more tenant biased now.

Gambling is short-term speculative play; that's flipping,  that's Vegas slots, sports betting.

Not only was the security deposit 'owner held', but January rent was sent as well. 

That journal entry also debits a special Asset account “Due from PM” that decreases that asset and inscreases when PM direct deposits and the transaction matches as deposit on “Due from PM”. 

Under the circumstances, assuming move out inspection was ok, would you return the entire deposit? 

@Daniel Mendez As much as possible.If we do a holding agreement to take the unit off the market we try to get them to pay the first month rent and any other move in costs other than the security deposit, which they pay at lease signing. 

I’m not sure of the laws and processes in Canada, but here in Florida if the tenant’s use of the bag damages the floor, then the repair costs may be able to be claimed from their security deposit.

., you may consider conditionally approving with a higher security deposit (or alternatively, use an insurance policy - "fee in lieu of deposit"), first and last month's rent.

Higher due diligence deposit and going over asking price to win the offer is back....