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George Red Tenant gave 30 days, refusing to pay last month rent, saying use security deposit
10 November 2025 | 9 replies
This is the exact reason why you never collect just one month rent as a security deposit.
Oles B. Tenant not paying security deposit
31 October 2025 | 12 replies
Always keep marketing the property til the security deposit is received 
Scott Gubricky Security Deposit Insurance -Surety bonds
26 October 2025 | 1 reply
I had a tenant who had a Surety bond with Assurant for the security deposit, but they are getting out of the business and are not renewing any of their policies. 
Kadia Lawrence Security Deposit Return
21 October 2025 | 4 replies
Hello,I was wondering for the security deposit return the following:1.
Mary Pastoral Guests smoked in non smoking house
19 November 2025 | 9 replies
Do you have a refundable damage deposit?
Kay Kim What’s your experience with Wagner Nolasco B2RDirect
18 November 2025 | 198 replies
WOW.. 40k plus deposits on a home to be built.. ??? 
Ekaterina Shukh Helping South Florida Property Owners Protect Deposits & Streamline Move-In/Out Docum
22 October 2025 | 0 replies
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?
Kenneth Kirkland Do certain finances transfer over on purchase?
13 November 2025 | 1 reply
Hi @Kenneth Kirkland, When you buy a property, the assets transfer but money like security deposits or reserve funds doesn’t automatically.
Sandra Uwantege Hart Tenant suing for withholding deposit after multiple lease violations + damage
19 October 2025 | 11 replies
I suspect that full security deposit forfeiture for lease violation may not be legal.  
Donald Paul Property Management Keeping entire Security Deposit - See below - San Diego
19 October 2025 | 6 replies
Coincidentally the list of repairs they emailed her equals the amount of her security deposit