,Clearly it sounds like you're in need of a new property manager asap.

That makes it clear they have these four choices, no others.

Assuming the "move on and learn" goes without saying, here's my two cents:I have a "holding deposit" form which takes money and calls it a "holding deposit" and also has clear language on what that deposit will become once lease is signed. (1st month's rent).

Of course, I’ve seen them but failed to make good use of them or clearly understand the difference.

Hope that clears it up.Douglas Larson I am from Canada.

I now have a property I own free and clear in WI, but need funding to fix it up to rent it.

The judgment companies will not want to spend the upfront money to start the process If they do not feel they have a collectible candidate.Even with all that the former tenant can still file BK or by a miracle years later want to settle the debt when they want to clear up credit.

This is only appropriate when you have a turn around strategy with a clearly defined exit.

Makes things much more clear.

I would strongly encourage you to make her pay the remaining $80 and make it clear to her that ANY costs that she expects you to pay for or reimburse her for must be okayed by you first (in writing if you want to avoid any confusion).