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Hey all,Soon to be landlord (to roommates not tenants, but I'm applying the same principles) trying to get all my ducks in a row for two December move-ins to the house I have under contract.I am to the process where I...
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Hello,I am currently dealing with a situation in the state of SC where a previous landlord has contacted me and told me he was going to bill me due to the condition of the condo I was renting. He cited things such as ...
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Assuming tenant are all great people and their visitors are as well. I am wondering what type of security measures have you taken?, do you add security camera outside or home security such as 'ADT" or will that make ...
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Hi;Just reaching out to gauge how others view this. Should security deposits be looked upon and considered as income? Then when the lease ends those funds returned are then considered a payout? Any insights? Thank you...
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Does anyone know if I need to open 3 separate accounts for my triplex tenants security deposits, or can I put all 3 into one account?
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I am making the itemized security deposit deduction list for a tenant who I evicted due to no payment and would like to know if I can deduct the legal fees and late fees? The apartment is in the City of Los...
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Does a multi-family property buyer receive the tenants security deposits at closing?
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Hello all,Just have a quick question regarding a security deposit for my property. I had a lease set up as a probationary period that was split up into two 6 months leases. One of the 5 tenants is not renewing the 2nd...
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How do you handle security deposits? I know that they are placed in a seperate account, but I am wondering how to account for non-refundable pet fees? Can I treat this as income and move it to my day-to-day checking...
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Must the Security Deposit be placed in a bank in the State (FL) in which the rental is? In Florida?