Freeman Schultz
Recommendations for a security camera system
I am looking into getting a security camera system. My requirements are that it has night vision, high video quality that is higher than 1080p.The one system that was recommended to me was the Lorex CCTV system.It has...
Mark S.
Tenant Security Deposit AFTER Move-In?
My property management company is a large, reputable turnkey company. I’m getting ready to purchase another property with them. I was going through my two existing leases with my two existing properties with them. ...
Shaun Palmer
North Carolina - Security Deposit Trust Accounts
Hey BPer'sI am trying to understand the legal aspect of security deposits as it pertains to a trust account in North Carolina. Basically, the NC Statutes state this:§ 42-50. Deposits from the tenant.Security deposit...
Kazi R.
Security deposit refund: pissed off tenants
I have a tenant move out recently from a 4plex that I bought last year. She left me a horrible mess! I am spending about 4k to fix up the place. She noted no defect with the unit on the move-in inspection check list (...
Sandra Andrews
Escrow Accounts for Holding Security Deposits
I am doing a mid-term rental for one of the units in PA and am managing it myself. I know I need to hold the security deposit in an escrow account. Does anyone have any experience with escrow accounts? My bank does...
Lisa L.
Partial payment rent or security deposit ?
Hi BP community, hoping everyone is doing well during this pandemic.My tenant moved in on April 1st. She couldn’t afford the whole security deposit at one time, so we had an agreement in the lease that she’ll pay $200...
John Collins
Security Deposit for 20 lb dog?
New tenant is looking to a get a fully grown dog (20 lb) in a couple months - the space has new floors. With a new dog you can't really tell how well behaved he'll be or if he'll act up. How much extra security deposi...
Matt Lorenzo
Security Deposit as Last Month's Rent?
First, thanks for stopping and helping me with this. Long story short; I am renting a 1bed, 1bath condo to a couple. They are up for lease renewal on August 15th. I offered them the same rate as they have now and said...
Jane S.
cost of repairs exceeds security deposit
I should sue for the additional cost of putting my rental back together after these folks left a whirlwind of filth, undone lease items, etc.? The furnace co. came to do maintenance, which renters never did, & he ...
Leo K.
Surety Bond - Alternative to Security Deposits
Any landlords here that require tenants to obtain a surety bond INSTEAD of a security deposit?I'd like to collect a "move-in fee" instead of a deposit AND require the tenants to obtain a surety bond (insurance) to ens...