Subject: Key Decisions When Preparing A Security Deposit Settlement

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A quick reference for residential investors from WILMOTH Group. Providing creative solutions, strategy, services and support in the residential investment community since 1994. 
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For 27 years we have served rental investors throughout Indiana.  That includes 27 winters.  One common issue in each of those 27 years is that furnaces fail.  And for some reason, they fail most often during the holidays or on Sunday mornings.  

Unfortunately the cost of returning heat to the residence during these times is multiples of the cost as compared to failing on a Monday morning.  And loss of heat is considered an absolute landlord obligation to restore in Indiana landlord laws.  No matter if your tenant is 6 days or 6 months behind on rent! 

What is a good way to protect that your rental's furnace is in its best condition to avoid such catastrophic emergency costs?  How about a simple winter inspection and tune-up for just $89.99?  If a problem is found now, it can be repaired at normal costs.  You can have peace of mind knowing your tenant will not likely have their holiday dinner ruined due to a furnace part that can't be found.  And avoid the inevitable request to be placed in a hotel. 

Get on our schedule now!  Simply email owners@wilmothgroup.com and tell us you want to make sure your tenants have heat, all winter long!

All the Best

WILMOTH Team
Key Decisions When Preparing A Security Deposit Settlement
Landlords should require a security deposit before allowing a tenant to move in. If there are damages to the property or a balance owed for rent, the landlord can use the deposit to cover those losses. Deposits can amount to several hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.  The security deposit settlement can also be a major source of friction between landlords and tenants.  The focus of the disagreements are specifically on the amounts deducted and whether charges are legitimate or refundable.

Landlords may make deductions from a tenant’s security deposit, provided they do it correctly and for an allowable reason. The correct way to make deductions requires written itemization of the deductions with supporting evidence.  What are the types of items that can lawfully be deducted from a security deposit settlement prior to returning the balance to the former tenant?

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