Depending on where you live, landlords will sometimes ask for "First and Last month's rent" on the first day, in addition to the security deposit. It's illegal where I am, but apparently some people will ask for that.

Where I live, you would have paid $250 for your first "month" in addition to the $600 security deposit when you received the keys. The next full month would be due on March 1.

Like the other guy said - ask him for a break down, that indicates what the money you gave him was actually for.

We seem to have found the problem.

The sub is meant to show off items that have demonstrated the ability to survive for decades, while the audience only cares about things that are available for purchase today.

The intersection on that Venn diagram is extremely small.

Well, mods, guess it's time to shut 'er down.

I got one of these a few years ago.

Not sure if it's BIFL, but it isn't showing any signs of wear, and I like it a lot.