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I have a tenant that is moving out and had a dog and cat. The basement and living room reek of urine. How do you handle their security deposit.
Frank G, PA on Sunday, July 14, 2019
RE: Animal issues
Have the areas professional cleaned deduct the cost from the deposit. Return the remaining amount with a copy of the receipt for the work performed. If it costs wore than the deposit send them the bill.
Posted by Scott H, VA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019
RE: Animal issues
Deduct out of deposit when refunding them deposit with cost of cleanup attached.
Posted by Mansoor A, NC on Thursday, July 18, 2019
RE: Animal issues
You can ask him to clean up and then refund his rent, or you can deduct money from the rent and hire a professional cleaner.
Posted by Apoo r, ApoorvaJha on Friday, August 9, 2019
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