If you have a solid lease that protects both you and her and get a damage/security deposit sufficient to cover anything you may be worried about, I don't know what the issue would be, particularly if the property is vacant now. 

I have made suggestions along with a lot of other property managers, and they have implemented ACH/Credit card processing for Security deposits, They have also made it easier to track the last date as to when you changed the rent, but making you write in the price and as of date.  

It was simple one two page with security deposit. thanks,matt

And if it's clearly negligent, how do you handle charging the tenant for something that might normally come out of the security deposit at move out?

You will also have to check to see if collecting a lump sum is ok in your state- here in Michigan we are allowed to collect no more than the first month's rent and security deposit (max 1.5x rent) up front.  

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ב"הdoes anyone know a company that can provide 10k+ earnest money deposits?

We have left a clean cement floor for the remainder of their tenancy.Our question is - how much of their security deposit can be used for the carpet damage?

When the initial agreement is signed, the buyer will post a deposit in the amount of at least 10% of the total purchase price though it is not uncommon for the deposit to be much higher.

So I'm thinking of doing it myself but I need help.Can anyone tell me online company that can create a lease, hold a deposit, and management payments?