I have this language in my lease in case I later find out some one has been staying there:Tenant will not give accommodations to borders or lodgers without landlords written consent.i.Tenant agrees that giving accommodations is defined as providing living or sleeping space to a person(s) for 3 or more consecutive days. ii.Tenant may petition landlord for special guest privileges when family is visiting. iii.Tenant agrees that if Tenant gives accommodations to anyone not listed on this lease tenant will be evicted and Tenant’s security deposit will be forfeited in full. 

If there's ambiguity I sure wouldn't put down an earnest money deposit or anything like that.  

Make sure you get all your change of property management, change of ownership, security deposit, and other general Section 8 paperwork done asap.

With the risk of losing the deposit, where should we go for financing? 

My interpretation on this letter is to have your buyer's agent send it  but not with  an earnest deposit .

We charge $250 non-refundable pet deposit and $25/month pet rent per pet up to 3 pets.

Tenant (ex spouse) paid a huge deposit including 3 mos rent + 2 mos deposit.

I just recently became a landlord and I've began the process of creating separate bank accounts for my tenant to begin depositing funds there.

The units in my 4-plex have durable laminate in the main rooms, and carpet in the bedrooms.I tell my tenants the % of their security deposit returned is directly related to how much damage and cleaning their unit needs upon move-out.  

Does she have to return the deposits?