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Javaras Thomas
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Do I collect the tenants security deposit

Javaras Thomas
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Miami, FL
Posted Jan 26 2022, 11:41

Hello,

I’ll be closing on a duplex at the end of the week. should I be collecting the security deposit from the owner that the current tenant’s paid?

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Carini Rochester
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  • Rochester, NY
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Carini Rochester
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  • Rochester, NY
Replied Jan 26 2022, 11:48

Yes. That money should transfer at the closing, unless your attorney has some other arrangement setup.

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Dwayne Poster
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Dwayne Poster
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  • Van Isle
Replied Jan 26 2022, 12:56

assuming its language in the contract.

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