Congrats on the new apartment! One of the places I was very interested in also asked for 3 months + deposit upfront because I was a student at the time. I didn't end up getting that one but later learned that it is actually illegal to do it.
Asking more than the legal 1/2 month deposit (and potentially another 1/2 month deposit if you have a pet) is not only highly illegal but is usually a giant red flag that it's a scam, especially when the owner is not in the country. Your previous landlord was also pretty clearly not declaring the rent you were paying as income and you're well out of that!
Congrats on the new apartment! One of the places I was very interested in also asked for 3 months + deposit upfront because I was a student at the time. I didn't end up getting that one but later learned that it is actually illegal to do it.
so excited for this new chapter for youuuu
Congratulations on your new place! Good landlords and tenants are hard to find. When they find each other, it's priceless.
So happy for you Jess!!!!
thank you!! 🥹
Asking more than the legal 1/2 month deposit (and potentially another 1/2 month deposit if you have a pet) is not only highly illegal but is usually a giant red flag that it's a scam, especially when the owner is not in the country. Your previous landlord was also pretty clearly not declaring the rent you were paying as income and you're well out of that!
新年快乐jess！
新年快乐～
Congratulations on your new place 😁😁. Many blessings to you 😇. Peace 🕊️
thank you!
Which location it is ?
oh my goones