She skipped out and I retained the Security Deposit for the monies due on the balance of the Rent she owed me. 

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Between some others in my family and myself, we own a few different properties. Some of these are paid off and generating rental income that we rely on for living expenses. We are interested in buying a beach ho...

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Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

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Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

The moment you try to cancel they would take half of that amount as retaining feeA company dealing with such ethics are not to be done business with

After some discussion in which I advised security deposit was held on behalf of both parties, he withdrew request until end of lease in September.I have advised girlfriend of his call, and she then stated that the security deposit monies really belongs to her.My dilemma is that the lease is coming to an end, and I understand that in PA, a landlord is required to return 1 month security deposit if lease is to be extended.The place has not been vandalised and is basically being taken care of, and I'm willing to renew lease with the girlfriend, who very interested in renewing lease, but who also now appears to have allowed a new boyfriend to move in.I suppose I could have this situation handled by hiring a lawyer, but my challenge is how should I go about retaining at least 1 month security deposit while returning the other. 

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

New roof, new siding, concrete patio, retaining wall, deck, windows....made it look nice.