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27 March 2017 | 24 replies
It works great because once the tenants deposit their rent the bank gives them a deposit receipt.
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4 April 2017 | 4 replies
Do Not offer anything as a "deposit," "down payment," or "credit," prior to opening escrow.
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21 March 2017 | 18 replies
In Calif, we can NOT collect 1st, last, PLUS a deposit, but only:first & lastORfirst plus deposit & deposit can not exceed 2x the rentSo it's time you find your State regs on rentals
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20 March 2017 | 0 replies
- Deposits - how much they want upfront, - References- Test on small jobsThese are general tips i come across, not comprehensive, so please if there any tips or ideas you have please post.
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22 March 2017 | 33 replies
Collecting the rent via electronic auto deposit?
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24 March 2017 | 0 replies
One telling me that I can go to his partners bank, and deposit the EMD check into her business account.
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26 March 2017 | 2 replies
To avoid the issues, once you sign the contract you give it to a title company immediately along with your deposit.
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25 March 2017 | 22 replies
No first months rent, no last months rent, no deposit......
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24 March 2017 | 1 reply
(Seller tells you he's holding a $200 sec dep but 6 months later when the tenant moves out they claim to have paid a $500 deposit and want it back....).
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26 March 2017 | 16 replies
Again if it is tenant misuse, you can have them pay for it (deduct form the deposit).