Originally posted by Wayne Brooks:The buyer needs to know what you are assigning to him, what contractual terms he is agreeing to.Could you give the buyer a COPY of the contract you deposited with the title company?

I would check into whether there are any existing convictions or judgments for this contractor, particularly if any were for taking deposits and failing to do any of the work that was paid ("theft by deception" is one of the charges for that).

Did he receive his full security deposit back after he moved out?

You also need to have a fuel deposit if it is oil or propane.

We were concerned about whose name to put the utilities in, and requiring a utility deposit was the only way we knew to ensure last-month coverage.

Tenant to accommodate showings last 30 days of tenancyTenant to provide proof of renter's insuranceTry and get direct deposit for rent

If they damage something, you never gave them permission to make alternations, so wouldn't damage come from the deposit?

Then, once the lease starts the reservation fee converts to their deposit.

If it’s a cultural problem, it’s going to be tougher.If you really think you can lick the problem, determine if the trash gets deposited during certain hours (i.e., after school, weekends) and hire a custodian.

This is a free look period where you can cancel the deal at any time and get your deposit back.