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Tenant RelationsJul 24, 2026

Should You Give a Bad Reference When the Deposit Covered the Damage?

A retired property manager shares what to do when a tenant's pet caused damage but the security deposit covered it. Learn how to handle references without risking defamation or unfairness.

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