I used a private lendor to fund the re-hab (cash) and owner financed the purchase price (minus down payment) I have a bank account linked to Stessa and I see the cash deposit in the transaction tab. 

Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

Provide clear instructions on where and how to pay to avoid confusion.Recover Security Deposits: The current property manager is legally obligated to transfer tenant security deposits to you or the new management company.

Our offers include clauses allowing us to do our due diligence before closing and protect Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

You can opt to automate rental payment collection so Turbo Tenant collects rent, and deposits it into your bank account. 

If it's not a holiday, I would say, "No, the deposit remains in place until your lease ends."

Each jurisdiction is different, but typically include a substantial deposit due same day up to full price deposited that day. 

My buddy sold for ~$500k over its existing use value and no contingencies and did not even convey existing tenant’s deposit.  

Leases are signed electronically (esign.com), and I set them up with RentRedi for deposit, cleaning fee, and rent payments.

Our lease contains a clause stating the security deposit cannot be used for the last month's rent. 3.