The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

am I legally allowed to keep her last months rent and security deposit?

Paid deposits.

Separately, I use apartments.com to collect rent, security deposits, bills, etc - also free for you as the landlord and the tenant.Third - to write off items for taxes, I'd check with your CPA but in general, it would be anything you spend money on with that property, including mileage going there.Best of luck!

They don't understand the math behind any type of financial formula, so they have no idea how to make adjustments to it that allow the deal to work in their favor.I think a big part of this is the generation we live in/with, that is looking for instant gratification. 

If this were on Airbnb you would have a near instant refund.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

How do you have rental income deposited?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.