Banea-Vaedr t1_jaaaqt6 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Reply to comment by Nagisan in Would I need to pay Rent Twice? by evilhaw

Every place I've ever been to wanted first, last, deposit, and a listing fee

Nagisan t1_jaab4us wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:06 AM

I've only ever seen deposit + pro-rated first month + application/admin fee....but I've only lived in a few places so yeah if asking for more is normal, that very well could've been what OP paid extra for.

Stonethecrow77 t1_jabajd8 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:38 AM

As a property owner, this is what I do.

Only own in Texas. Each state has different laws.

But, this is the most straight forward way for everyone, I think.

Pleasant_Carpenter37 t1_jab9j6m wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:29 AM

Where have you lived? I've never had a landlord ask for last month's rent up front, but I don't know the norms in all 50 states.

acidwxlf t1_jacp3ef wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM

NYS (not anywhere near NYC) and I've always had a landlord ask for first and last up front, then they apply first month to the rent and hold the last month amount as a security deposit