If it is not ready by that date, the incoming tenant has a right to a full refund of their holding deposit.

Should my investor/buyer need to put some type of deposit or something with this assignment contract to make sure he comes to closing?

Of course, the $750 security deposit I collected will also factor in.

To get the property under contract I said to submit Proof of Funds (POF) from my bank with the offer, and $1,000 earnest money deposit in the form of a cashier's check.Hope that helps and good luck!

Deposits are subject to further review."

Did the previous landlord collect a security deposit, pet deposit, etc and pass those funds on to you?

I know by law they have to give back the deposits.Usually, does the buyer or seller hold the deposits and escrow?

I always thought gas was better for the reasons you listed, but then found that with a Section 8 rental it was seen as a negative by many, because it was an extra upfront deposit that the renter had to pay.

You could deposit all those funds into a single bank account.

Some areas damaged meters fall on whom ever the bill is in and they have to pay for damaged meter and if it happens again they also raise the deposit way up if I think awhile I could recall several other ideas I used the cigarettes and several bottles of booze method to get someone to convince a few to leave for greener pastures.