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Bruce Yi Applicant with eviction
20 February 2025 | 18 replies
I would do between 50-100% or original deposit amount. 
Kevin Epp Anyone have a move-out checklist?
25 February 2025 | 1 reply
.)✅ Return all keys, garage remotes, and access cards✅ Provide a forwarding address for the security deposit refundLandlord/Property Manager Responsibilities✅ Conduct a pre-move-out inspection (optional)✅ Take photos/videos of the property’s condition✅ Verify all keys, garage remotes, and access cards are returned✅ Check for unpaid rent, utilities, or damages beyond normal wear and tear✅ Hire a cleaning service (if needed)✅ Complete repairs and maintenance (paint, flooring, appliances, HVAC, plumbing)✅ Change locks if required by state law or property policy✅ Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms✅ Review lease terms for security deposit deductions✅ Send tenant security deposit refund (minus any deductions) within the legal timeframe
Heath D Wallace Adding a person & 2 cats to lease agreement
19 February 2025 | 27 replies
And add an additional security deposit, but more importantly is "Why".  
Jeff Calcaterra Potential tenant doesn't want us to call HR
20 February 2025 | 13 replies
.✔ Verify pay stubs – Cross-check them with bank statements to confirm deposits match.✔ Call the employer directly – If HR is off-limits, ask for a manager’s contact instead.✔ Stick to a Consistent Screening Process – Fair Housing laws require uniform screening criteria, so making an exception for one applicant could lead to discrimination claims.
Joy Daniels New to medium term rentals - strategy?
25 February 2025 | 4 replies
Homeowner should have an adequate policy and you can use additional damage protection from services like Safely and Waivo.Yes, security deposits are normal for MTRs and highly recommended. 
Jim Lynch Minimum "boxes to check" for tenant screening, assuming you are self-managing
20 February 2025 | 8 replies
As a professional we have minimums for a standard 1 month security deposit then if someone doesn't meet that standard we allow for a less perfect tenant but they have to put up a greater security deposit and other fees.
David Rutledge SBA loan for small hotel
18 February 2025 | 17 replies
The great part about contacting the CDC directly (and a large one such as TMC) is they can make referrals to banks that would be interested in your project (i.e. banks that have been actively doing SBA hotel loans)...rather than you having to chase down the bank first, which can be very difficult.Regular commercial lending requirements are applicable (will vary by bank):1 - no bankruptcies2 - no foreclosures3 - FICO > 7004 - net worth >= loan amount5 - post closing liquidity >= 12 months of P&IIf this works out, you are going to be glad that you made this post.
Akshay Kumar Investment property landscaping
20 February 2025 | 5 replies
For all multi-family properties we always handle the lawn care as there are common areas so we can't expect the tenants to care for it.When sending the security deposit claim we state the additional cost that is owed for damages even if the entire security deposit is claimed for other damages.
Rick Zink Big opportunity, currently low on cash reserves
19 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Rick Zink I also wanted to share with you some key questions to ask a lender when you are looking.Are you a direct lender?
Mayank Jain Waiving contingencies in Bay Area market?
23 February 2025 | 2 replies
There are other ways to get your offer accepted that can be appealing to the buyers like non-refundable deposits, higher deposit amounts, shorter timelines and others.