Brye11626 t1_jaagjrx wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:45 AM

Reply to comment by Banea-Vaedr in Would I need to pay Rent Twice? by evilhaw

Every landlord you've ever had has asked you to pay your first month's rent at the end of your first month there instead of before move in..?

Banea-Vaedr t1_jaagsz5 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:47 AM

They've asked for first full month +pro-rated first month, last month, and deposit.

Loggerdon t1_jaamtme wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:31 AM

Exactly. Every landlord does this.

thomasvector t1_jaawz53 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:46 AM

Not every landlord, but it is most common. I've personally only ever paid first full month + deposit + pro-rated first month if applicable. I've only paid last months rent up front once in almost 30 years of renting.

bros402 t1_jab5tf1 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:57 AM

In some states, they can't ask for first month + last month as security deposit

hummingbird_mywill t1_jabnhtg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:59 AM

I’m pretty sure can ask for first and last in every state, but not everywhere will let landlords do first, last, and a deposit on top. That’s the case in my jurisdiction, only first and last.

bros402 t1_jacq6dt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Here in NJ, security deposit can't be more than 1.5x rent