We had a tenant of 5 years just move out.  I have a question about I can charge my former tenants for and would like your opinions. 1.  Older windows in the home.  Several storm windows broken.  Several screens are ri...

What is the largest security deposit you have ever charged prior to move in? Why did you charge this amount?

So I moved in with a couple friends back in July. We went three ways on the security deposit ($300 a piece) and signed a six month lease. I didn’t resign but the other two did and someone new took my place. I didn’t b...

Hi, Tenants split up and had initially agreed to have one removed from lease. Person being removed is now requesting to get part of their deposit back when the other person moves out. Lease states that deposit is m...

What is the time limit for returning a security deposit to a tenant in New York State (outside of NYC)?

I flip houses with a high net worth investor; he's the money guy and I manage the projects.  We had a new deal pop up recently and I'd appreciate your brain power.  We were approached by a homeowner who has a small SF...

Hello,I am reading into what is allowed by the State of Massachusetts for charges such as first/last/security...I understand that:1. I can collect a security deposit = to rent2. This security deposit needs to be place...

I purchased an apartment building recently and was presented with a listing of security deposits that the seller had accounted for.  They were single deposits.  After the closing, I am finding out that several tenants...

I purchased a duplex two months ago in NY. We received a security deposit for the downstairs tenants, but nothing for the upstairs tenants. The people selling the property to us said that they never recieved one fro...

I have been rehabbing properties in Raleigh, NC. I'm about to look for investors with a $25,000 minimum investment so I can scale up my business. How can I structure the deal to give investors the security of a deed...