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Re: Thoughts on First, Last and Security Deposit - Landlord Forum thread 344595

Re: Thoughts on First, Last and Security Deposit by Magic Mike on April 22, 2016 @17:57

                              
You can do it, nothing illegal about it. I know a LL in a hot market that actually requires the entire 12 months paid in advance - and gets it.

If your market does not support first/last/dep, then I would highly recommend you increase your application standards. Increase the income requirements, the credit scores, etc. Ask for 5 references. Proof of employment. Etc. That goes a long way in getting a good tenant.
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Re: Thoughts on First, Last and Security Deposit by Magic Mike on April 25, 2016 @18:46 [ Reply ]
I'll add that requiring prepayment up front (not a deposit but prepayment of rent) is something that is more common for tenants moving in from out of state/town. Tenant might be moving for a job and have an offer letter in hand but not any actual income (yet). In those instances it could be extra protection to LL to require a few months prepayment.

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