In the tenant laws document, it says that the landlord can keep the security deposit money if:1.

@Molly Mayeux That’s great news!

Federal rules state a payoff demand must be supplied within 7 days of legitimate request (unless state rule is more restrictive) so, again, chances are slim to none that you can put a deal together that quickly and even if you could, would have to be an all cash deal with authorized parties (Daughter as documented legitimate successor in interest).

That being said, you can glean some great ideas from BP by going to the tab Tools > File Place > Other Documents.

All news in the media is dark and predictions say it will get WORSE.

So you wouldn’t recommend Cozy’s screening documents?

I have some bad news for you ,  you are going to pay retail for any contracting work .

She has not received any documentation to that effect but received a letter from an attorney offering his services to help her through the foreclosure.

I get it in writing personally to erase any ambiguity - email, text, consent on my website, I've even done it on a napkin and scanned the napkin to PDF format, take your pick, but always documented and never verbal. 

Here is a good example: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/denton/2017/11/12/...