Ann B.
Security/ Damage Deposit
I have two questions for your opinions and comments. The scenario: Tenant pays $500 deposit upon move-in. Throughout the years of tenancy, the rent has increased to $600 per month, but the deposit wasn’t ever increase...
Linda Thomas
security deposit refund
Good afternoon,I have a rental property Pennsylvania, the tenant contacted me after moving out to pick up belongings left behind on day 2 after leaving the property. In PA if they contact you within the first 10 days ...
Kimberlyn L Moultrie
Earnest Money Deposit
I have a deal on the line for 170k purchase, 195k resale, 362k ARV. My issue is that I don't have the personal funds to submit a 5k EMD. Are there any tips or ways to solve this problem?? I really don't want to lose t...
Aaron Zike
Security deposit standards
Hello friends! New to this area and I’m trying to figure out what the standards and laws are for things claimable on security deposits. Specifically looking north toward Vienna/Arlington area if it makes a difference....
Heidi Vitela
Tenant security deposit
I just purchased my first investment property, a triplex in Baltimore county. I have inherited wonderful long term tenants. The seller mailed me their security deposits plus interest and now I am wondering: A) recomme...
Jim Bob
Security deposit return
I haven't done a security deposit return for years, so I tried this one on a new to me spreadsheet. The main problem was dog odor. Do my deductions seem reasonable, in line with currently higher labor rates?1328 Illin...
Dana R.
Direct Deposit Drama
What are the tricks and traps that tenants can use when they pay directly into your account electronically?Currently, I use electronic direct deposit because I like not having to deal with late rents. But, now, I'm f...
Scott Johnson
earnest money deposit
when writing a contract to purchase for wholesaling do you actually write a check to the seller for the deposit or write it in the contract offer ?
Tomasz Banas
Additional security deposit
I have potential tenants for one of my properties in New Jersey. However, due to medical problems (i.e. cancer), there are collections/judgements on their credit. They are really nice and neat people. They are aware o...
Daniel Patton
Earnest Money Deposit
If you put a house under contract for lets say $3k EMD, and then you end up assigning the contract, how does that $3k get back to you? Do you add it to the assignment fee or does the deposit come back to you once they...