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Rented accomodation - deposit before I move in? Is that right?
alexiawest
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Do you pay a damage deposit before you move into a property? I viewed a shared house with live in landlords afew days ago and decided that I liked it and want to move in. I knew the deposit would be 4 weeks rent. I e-mailed to say that I would like to move in and they replied saying thats great etc... and that they would like me to pay 'a nominal amount' so that we all know where we stand and the room is mine.
I feel a bit uncomfortable really, I dont know these people, is it usual to pay this way? My current accomodation is a shred house and I payed the deposit they day I moved in when I signed the contracts.
Im not sure what to do, i do want the room and intend to move in the room in 2 weeks time but im uncomfortable handing over money before I have the keys.
In the past when I have rented, I have always paid the deposit on the day I move into the property.
I feel a bit uncomfortable really, I dont know these people, is it usual to pay this way? My current accomodation is a shred house and I payed the deposit they day I moved in when I signed the contracts.
Im not sure what to do, i do want the room and intend to move in the room in 2 weeks time but im uncomfortable handing over money before I have the keys.
In the past when I have rented, I have always paid the deposit on the day I move into the property.
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You are being asked to pay a holding deposit.
It is to hold the room, so that the LL stops advertising & keeps the room for you until such time as you have agreed to move in.
You should always ask for a receipt for this, which should show what happens to this holding deposit. Normally, it becomes part of the damages deposit (so you pay the damage deposit, less what you have already paid). If, before you move in, you change your mind, it normally won't be returned to you.0 -
You also need to clarify what kind of tenancy this is. Live in landlords sounds like you'd be a lodger, not a tenant.Mortgage started on 22.5.09 : £129,600Overpayments to date: £3000June grocery challenge: 400/6000
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What does that mean if I am a lodger not a tenant? Is there something I need to do? Will it make any difference to the deposit ? Thanks2009 Rewards Recived so far.....£40 Argos vouchers - Pulse, £5 Amazon Voucher - Mysurvey, £20 Argos Voucher - Shop and Scan, £10 Argos Voucher - IPSOS, £8.50 Paypal Payment - Opinion World, £4 Luncheon Vouchers - Pinecone ResearchTotal so far £87.500
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It makes a difference to how much security you have. If you're a lodger, your LL can get rid of you fast and easily. If you're a tenant, they have to abide by the terms of the contract, and it is likely hard to get rid of you.Mortgage started on 22.5.09 : £129,600Overpayments to date: £3000June grocery challenge: 400/6000
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