Re: Returning Security Deposit to Tenants split up

Re: Returning Security Deposit to Tenants split up by Garry (Iowa) on February 9, 2018 @12:55

Some LLs will say to write the check in both names, and give it to the one who stayed the longest. Then let them decide what to do with the check. I don't do that. I write the check in the single name of the last one out, and IF I know where to other T moved to, I will send a letter to that address, telling them the amount I returned to their "spouse", and then they can fight over the money.
In your case, is it possible for you to contact the person who is moving out now, and tell them up front what you plan to do if there is any deposit to be returned? If you contact them, try to get a forwarding address from them.

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