I require ALL move-in costs to be paid in cash (or wire transfer if out of town), no exceptions. 

Always keep marketing the property til the security deposit is received 

Hello,I was wondering for the security deposit return the following:1.

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. 

Not sure if this belongs here or in Legal, but anyway....I mailed out a returned security deposit (via certified mail), but the former tenant never picked it up/signed for it so it was returned to me. 

@Donald Paul you're getting some good advice from @Greg Scott, but I'm looking at this another way...If what you say is true, and the owner hired the PMC AFTER the owner did the final walk-thru with your daughter, then the PMC has no legal right to request this money from your daughter!

From the Renter I would get first month’s, last month’s and deposit.

No you’re not.

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

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?