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I`ve run into a situation with 3 vacating adult tenants who are friends of one another.
Although I was getting the rent cheques from one person, it was understood throughout the term of the lease that each was paying their own way. The person that regularly gave me the rent cheque each month has asked if I would divide the refund 3 ways.
Normally not a big deal (or is it?). But one of tenant`s bedroom has damage to the carpet that I need to deduct from the security deposit. The main person said to just deduct that portion from that tenant, divide the remaining deductions amongst the 3, and send a separate cheque to each.
Any suggestions?
And moving forward, what would you suggest (as far as collecting rent and security deposits and returning security deposits) when renting to multiple individuals.
Thanks, Ken
Although I was getting the rent cheques from one person, it was understood throughout the term of the lease that each was paying their own way. The person that regularly gave me the rent cheque each month has asked if I would divide the refund 3 ways.
Normally not a big deal (or is it?). But one of tenant`s bedroom has damage to the carpet that I need to deduct from the security deposit. The main person said to just deduct that portion from that tenant, divide the remaining deductions amongst the 3, and send a separate cheque to each.
Any suggestions?
And moving forward, what would you suggest (as far as collecting rent and security deposits and returning security deposits) when renting to multiple individuals.
Thanks, Ken