I suggest you keep it only if you *want* to do so, and if you're prepared to acknowledge that your motivation isn't purely financial.Best of luck, and condolences on your father's passing.

Would the acceptance of a holding deposit require only notification and a receipt to the payer, or would it also require the payer to sign something acknowledging that it was a holding deposit?  

If the tenant acknowledged receiving notice to move, then that's all you need.  

We verbally agreed before renting that I would inspect quarterly, so I asked that we hold off on that decision.She did acknowledge that she is a new mother with emotions running wild, but nonetheless, it really left a deep imprint on me. 

It's a start to acknowledge I have never walked in the shoes of a homeless person - I wasn't raised by my abusive uncle on the Pine Ridge reservation, I've never been a war vet suffering from PTSD, and I don't understand what its like to have down syndrome or schizophrenia. 

But she acknowledged that her daughter's dog was there frequently.

With her, it was like she just refused to acknowledge the problems.

Consider getting a holding deposit in the future.Receipt is hereby acknowledged of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) Holding Deposit from xxx (Applicant) to hold the rental unit at the following address: xxx until xxx.If the unit is not available at the agreed upon date the landlord will make a full refund of the deposit without interest, and with no liability or penalty to either party.

(B)Records and reports available to the tenant (initial one below):______ Landlord has provided the tenant with all available records and reports pertaining to mold and/or moisture hazards in the housing unit (list documents below):__________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Landlord has no reports or records pertaining to mold and/or moisture hazards in the housing unit.Tenant’s Acknowledgement (initial)_____ Tenant has received copies of all information listed above._____ Tenant has received the pamphlet “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.”Signatures (sign and date)_____________________________________Landlord Signature/Date_____________________________________Tenant Signature/Date

I recommend acknowledging the call right away.