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Zoe Marr Security Deposit Question
16 October 2018 | 10 replies

HI guys.....I have a somewhat complicated tenant issue....any ideas on what to do? I had a new tenant give me deposit. She wanted to move in September 15th, so she also paid me for half of September and signed a one...

Andy Rousch Tenants using security deposit in N.J. to cover rent?
24 September 2020 | 4 replies

So one of my tenants asked to use there security deposit to cover this months rent as they are running low on funds and Gov. Murphy’s executive order 128 allows for tenants to use their security deposit currently duri...

Matthew S. Security deposit confusion
7 April 2014 | 3 replies

Hi Guys,

I have a question about a security deposit. A tenant whose lease is almost up owes a small additional amount of rent (a lesser amount than the security deposit) for part of his last month. Does the...

Mike Franco Dealing with tenants who don't want to pay last month's rent.
3 May 2013 | 10 replies

I've read about them. and I'm dealing with them.

They think they can just use their security deposit as last month's rent, leaving the landlord holding nothing to cover damages.

Do tenants really have the upper hand...

Steve Candor Huge problem - what do I do in this situation? NYC
19 February 2015 | 21 replies

I'm the landlord and I rent an apartment out. Someone left a security deposit and we signed that she owes the first months rent on move-in date. We agreed on the date and the address of the apartment.Now two days afte...

Tim Jameson Tenant refusing to move out unless deposit is returned in full?
7 December 2022 | 16 replies

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice about my situation. I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I have an elderly tenant with health problems whom I gave a rent increase letter to a couple months ag...

Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies

Hello,Does anyone have experience with using Securities Based Lending for funding deals? Specifically, I am looking at partnering with an individual who owns securities (stock and mutual funds) having them take out a ...

Rob Beland Massachusetts Security Deposit Law - Is it worth the aggravation?
21 June 2014 | 17 replies

-I've been reading a lot on here about how to handle security deposits when it comes time to assess damage and determine what is normal wear and tear and what is "damage" that can be charged against the security de...

Marky Suazo Almost BRRRR: following up on my second deal
12 August 2020 | 8 replies

A Brief Introduction
I’m sure many of you can appreciate the blissful feeling of completing a deal. There is an unrivaled joy you feel from receiving the first rent check or when the funds from a flip/refinance final...

Jessica Vollendorf Walk Through Reveals Damage - How to collect for damages
21 January 2017 | 5 replies

I'm relatively new to being a landlord and need some advice. Here's the situation. The tenants have lived there for a year and have paid a security deposit. The tenants plan to renew and sign another year lease. I am ...