![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/5977/retirement_not_secure.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9444/small_1621348869-avatar-kuzushi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have to use the entire security deposit to cover lost rent. The invoice for rent is created. If I just issue a credit memo how do I DR the balance in the tenant security deposit? I don"t want to create an "item" ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/397769/small_1621449017-avatar-seana8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm curious what others are charging as security deposits in C-class areas. California allows for 2 months rent (security deposit) + first month's rent up front.
Are other landlords in these areas asking for what ...
Our tenants just moved out and left our home dirty with stained carpet (which was brand new when they got there) lots of scratches on the wood floor, holes in the walls, chipped paint and large scratches in walls. Als...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1159853/small_1694767632-avatar-kh31.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I moved out in end of June 2018 from a house in the state of Connecticut. The issue about security deposit and repairs has been going on since then. I think my landlord has been acting unreasonably and unfairly trying...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1053897/small_1621508149-avatar-aynec.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just got my estopels from the duplex I'm closing on. The existing tenants are paying 650 (market is 900) and they have no security deposit or first month rent. They are month to month so I'm planning on emptying out...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/395547/small_1694637216-avatar-hark.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Our tenants of 7 years are moving out next. They have asked to break the lease with 11 months remaining. When I went over to prepare for a showing I noticed there was water damage on the ceiling and a bunch of tiles a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/989389/small_1736814615-avatar-gigglingraf.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings:I have my first rental property and have potential tenant from out of state who is job relocating. They want to rent my place but not untill September 1st. My terms are 1st,2nd and security which they unders...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/714688/small_1621495945-avatar-chrisp195.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,This is a strange situation that I'm hoping someone can give me a sanity check on:I purchased a home last year from a well-known company in Chicago that was forced to close earlier this year. The home was occup...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/691682/small_1696797733-avatar-laramieh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently found this new technique and it's very savvy I hope you all can apply it to your businesses.
So say your rent is 1000 and you would normally charge 1250 for a security deposit. This is what you should do ...