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LiberalEsto

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18. You might want to think about charging a larger security deposit

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 06:28 PM

Apr 2014

My daughter and her boyfriend just rented an apartment and had to pay a security deposit of two-and-a-half-months' rent.

I'm really sorry this happened to you, Tobin.

One other thing: can you deduct the cost of repairs on your taxes next year?

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My condo was trashed. [View all] Tobin S. Apr 2014 OP

sorry to here that tk2kewl Apr 2014 #1

Did you collect a security deposit to cover such a contingency? cyberswede Apr 2014 #2

One month's rent- $450 Tobin S. Apr 2014 #5

Rentals are inexpensive where I live too. cyberswede Apr 2014 #10

I am so sorry. That must have been really distressing. RebelOne Apr 2014 #3

deadbolt missing Skittles Apr 2014 #4

I have no idea why someone would remove the deadbolt and not replace it. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #8

here in the metroplex deadbolts are like fire alarms to me Skittles Apr 2014 #11

Certain classes of tenants tend to remove them. Chan790 Apr 2014 #15

I'm sorry to hear that sharp_stick Apr 2014 #6

really sorry... handmade34 Apr 2014 #7

Oh, Tobin. That is awful. mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #9

That's what I'm going to do. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #12

Sorry to hear that. I was a landlord for years. Xithras Apr 2014 #13

Before you tear-up and replace the carpet... Chan790 Apr 2014 #14

I don't think there's any coming back for this carpet, but I can look into it. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #17

Oh my dear Tobin, how awful! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #16

You might want to think about charging a larger security deposit LiberalEsto Apr 2014 #18

Yes, I can dedcut the cost of repairs off my taxes. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #20

You might try small claims court. Blue Diadem Apr 2014 #19

Well, if my property manager did his job right I might consider that. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #21

Hopefully he has proof, that would be part of his job right? Blue Diadem Apr 2014 #22