We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.

Security Deposit (all security deposits live here until they need to be paid back) Interesting!

Hi @Kenneth Kirkland, When you buy a property, the assets transfer but money like security deposits or reserve funds doesn’t automatically.

Tenants tell me about lease prep fees deducted from security deposits, annual financial suitability reviews with an added fee, yearly tenant insurance checks with an added fee, pet registration fees (separate from pet rent or pet deposits), annual inspections charged to tenants and other small add-ons that feel like nickel & diming.Are margins really so tight that landlords have to manufacture revenue through these junk fees?

As both a landlord and a local investor in Boca Raton, I’ve seen how deposit disputes and inconsistent inspections can cause real frustration for both owners and tenants.That’s why I started offering independent, photo-verified move-in/out documentation services for landlords, property managers, and short-term rental hosts.We provide:Neutral, third-party documentation (so owners stay compliant and protected)Flat-fee inspections starting at $9924–48 hr turnaround with photo/video reportsOptional cleaning or repair coordination add-onsCurious if others here are doing this or outsourcing similar work?

Quote from @Rogelio Molina: I just won the bid at a foreclosure auction and submitted my $5,000 deposit and signed the foreclosure sale agreement and we are closing in 30 days.

REI accounting requires someone who understands property management workflows, including AppFolio integrations, capex vs repairs, security deposits, owner distributions, and unit-level tracking.

Jeff Beach the owner has taken deposits for over 2 years from clients.

No deposit.

I suspect that full security deposit forfeiture for lease violation may not be legal.