Skip to content
Two investors reviewing resources on a laptop

Get industry-leading resources — for free

Unlock resources for every investing strategy and stage with a free account.

By continuing, you agree to BiggerPockets LLC's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

683
Posts
191
Votes
Cheryl C.
  • Investor
  • Reston, VA
191
Votes |
683
Posts

Tenant using security deposit for last month's rent

Cheryl C.
  • Investor
  • Reston, VA
Posted

I'm really annoyed at a petty tenant whose lease is ending. I was wondering what, if anything, you fellow LL's would do. A middle aged doctor rented a property from me as a weekend retreat. His lease is up the end of this month. He stiffed me on April's rent and told me to use his deposit. Well, I was down there today. The grass is a foot high, the place isn't "move-out" clean, there are a couple of broken windows, etc. I'm tempted to file an unlawful detainer. I already sent a 5 day notice to pay or quit. This kind of thing hasn't been pulled on me for 15yrs. And this guy is a Dr. Would you just forget it and him and move-on or sue the jerk?

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

111
Posts
40
Votes
Kevin Perk
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Memphis, TN
40
Votes |
111
Posts
Kevin Perk
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Memphis, TN
Replied

See you in court Doc!

Loading replies...