Leases
How to document a move-in inspection
Walk the unit on day one, note existing damage with photos, and have you and the tenant sign the checklist before you rely on the deposit.
Leases
Starting, renewing and ending leases, deposits and move-outs.
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Leases
How to renew a lease
Offer the new rent and the new dates in writing, get the owner's number first, and change the recurring charge the day the renewal is signed.
Leases
How to return a security deposit
Itemize lawful deductions, apply any open rent from the ledger, and return the rest by the state's deadline. California is 21 days. Texas is 30.
Leases
How much security deposit should you collect?
Collect the deposit the lease names, inside the local cap, and hold it apart from rent. California's general cap is one month's rent.
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