I can see them being vindictive about it and taking it out of my deposit (oh, I got a sternly-worded email from the male leaseholder about the stringent cleanliness specifications of getting my deposit back after he issued the 30-day notice, too).Thank you in advance for your help.

You can ask her for a pet deposit, paid over installments if needed.As for the window, some tenants are harder on the units than others.

And maintain communication with them about how you can help in their search - IE if they say they find a place but need $x for the deposit, it might be worth it to pay that.In Illinois, you have to hand deliver notices to tenants.

As far as prepaid rent (first and last) and security deposit that's one third of a month's total rent.

These factors are combined to help find the best match for your search.

I am a woman if my word, but this was offensive and  ridiculous because we hadn't  discussed details. so, at first I was thinking no way I sign this one paragraph agreement with so many holes, but my other option knew was to fight for another month or two (I had called local mediation and they had said it would be 3 weeks before they could meet with us.) this paragraph guaranteed they'd be out by the 20th, and would surrender their deposit...I signed it and they are moving right now. not sure if I did the right thing, but sometimes you gotta compromise some security, and take a chance like this, and I am so glad I did. lesson learned was always assume anyone can turn into a lunatic, so do your paperwork, and keep immaculant records.

Then match that to your personal situation and see which one looks best for you and your market.

As the new owner do I have to honor the lease with no deposit?

Traditional deposit but made in payments;2.

Is the existing owner responsible for returning the deposit?