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Jay Y. Claim security deposits as income?
19 January 2016 | 2 replies

Hi all,So a former tenant was always getting behind on their rent, tried working with them for a couple months but they just weren't able to get caught up.  I filled for eviction and they immediately moved out.  I kep...

Juan Martinez Ideas to secure rehab money
30 September 2019 | 3 replies

I recently bought my second flip. ARV is $170k and I bought it for $110k. I put $15k down with owner finance. It needs a max of $30k for rehab. The person I partnered up with for the rehab did not secure the funds and...

Joey Morea Damage waiver vs security deposit
15 August 2020 | 16 replies

What do you guys like to do with your rentals? Damage waiver or security deposit or any other suggestions? I have never had an issue before but do like to make sure I am protected.

Zach Adair Security systems used at Apartments
28 January 2019 | 2 replies

Hi everyone, I am looking into an apartment complex and was planning on putting in a security system for it. I just wanted to throw this on the forum to see if anyone has any recommendations on some good ones to purch...

Darren Finan What Security System to use?
28 November 2019 | 0 replies

Finishing up a renovation on a duplex. I’ll be living on one side and will AirBnB the other side out. Looking to put a security system at least on my side. Should I also do the AirBnB? What systems are best?

Paul Anderson Question on security deposit rules
2 December 2019 | 7 replies

Hi, my husband and I are new to this landlord thing and bought a property (duplex) and inherited some renters. They moved out and now are both saying different things about the original security deposit. The women cla...

Sean Doherty MA banks for security deposit
16 September 2019 | 2 replies

I'm looking for recommendations on Massachusetts banks to hold security deposits. I've heard TD Bank and Santander have landlord accounts, has anyone had good experience with either bank? Do they send the tenant the i...

Frank S. Security Deposit, Check Not Cashed
21 September 2019 | 5 replies

The Chicago Ordinance is very strict as it relates to security deposits for non-owner occupied properties.   Many, request move-in fees instead.What happens when a check used for the deposit is not cashed? Is that a v...

Joseph Ret Legal question concerning security deposit
9 January 2020 | 4 replies

I have a ex tenant who was month to month and violated their lease agreement by damaging the house, not paying rent and water Bill's. They have moved out but they have come back two months later asking for their entir...

Jonathan Park Security deposit for Inherited Tenant
13 October 2017 | 9 replies

Hi,I was wondering what the process is when you buy a property with tenants already in the property.When the property is sold to you, do you also inherit the security deposit the tenants deposited? or is that not the ...