Then, I'd email it to myself every time I updated it, so I'd have proof of when it was established.This was in Silicon Valley, where there are lots of fair housing testers, and they came by a lot and I never got into trouble.  

That's what we offered in Silicon Valley (CA).

I was managing a 26 unit apartment building in Silicon Valley during the 2008 crash. 

In Silicon Valley. 

The low-income senior apartment building I rent in now in Silicon Valley, charges $2.50 each for wash and dry. 

Short version from me this time, rents tanked in Silicon Valley when I was managing a 25 unit building.2.

It's a heck of a great deal for only around $35:http://www.nolo.com/products/the-california-landlo...I managed that building (25 units) in Silicon Valley for 8 years. 

I suggest you have them designate which tenant will receive the deposit refund, but put in the lease that you will name all roommates on the refund check, and it's up to them to work out cashing it and divvying it up.My experience with renting to techies in Silicon Valley, who wanted to room together, was they were usually Indian men. 

I thought I'd just add...During the crash starting around 2008, rents went down even in Silicon Valley. 

I was managing in the South SF Bay Area - Silicon Valley.As to these renters who moved so often, how did they afford the security deposits?