The security deposit came from the remaining person so that should be fine.Thoughts?

@Trent Lee They do not get any of these their deposit and depending on the amount/type of damage you can legally take them to small claims court.

Another thing to consider: most banks will require a W9 (which requires an SSN) to open up a security deposit account for your tenant. 

If rent is 100% covered by Sec. 8 this could be for a deposit, utilities, late fee of some sort. 

If they are broken when it comes time to turnover the security deposit should cover it.

I got the money back, i wouldnt worry about it if it was a small sum, but ill say that it was almost 40K of a deposit, so thats why I did worry. lesson learned - ill be more careful with deposits for next time, but tbh theres no way i wouldve gotten this deal without a high deposit.2. because the seller didn't provide the lease agreements for the tenants, I knew i had a case.

Can't you just take the difference in rent from her security deposit?

They do not collect security deposits, have terrible communication, and do not raise rents with inflation.

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