I understand that three months is the expected norm here for renting an apartment or house long term and am aware the deposit is never (To my knowledge) returned. I've always just lived out my deposit in the past but it always gets dicey and uncomfortable. Just wondering if anyone has some tips on how to avoid the issue altogether.
i.e. Adding into the original contract an inventory (That's an no-brainer) with pics to document anything that's not perfect on the way into the place and then having the owner do another inventory 2 months before moving out and agreeing beforehand that if there is no damage from the original move in condition/picture documentation then the two months deposit is to be used as the rent.
I know how to stay and use the deposit as the rent so as not to be screwed but I'd just as soon avoid the moving out/deposit issue altogether if possible. Any tips?
i.e. Adding into the original contract an inventory (That's an no-brainer) with pics to document anything that's not perfect on the way into the place and then having the owner do another inventory 2 months before moving out and agreeing beforehand that if there is no damage from the original move in condition/picture documentation then the two months deposit is to be used as the rent.
I know how to stay and use the deposit as the rent so as not to be screwed but I'd just as soon avoid the moving out/deposit issue altogether if possible. Any tips?