Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Status_Silver_5114 t1_jathfl9 wrote

A security deposit before you’ve even applied/ seen it? Seems odd, what agency?

8

Odd-Cartographer-379 OP t1_jathp2a wrote

Oh I should’ve clarified that I did view the property in person. It was through Samson Realty.

4

waninggib t1_jatlr7n wrote

I had to do this with Samson as well. Also felt weird to me, but I’ve been here for almost a year and haven’t had any issues.

4

Status_Silver_5114 t1_jatmag4 wrote

So they wanted a check before you said yes please let me sign a lease? Sure it’s not the deposit? So you want the place yes? If you toured and want it and want them to take it off the market taking a deposit isn’t weird. Then when you actually sign lease after you’ve read it and first months rent gets paid…. Are they suggesting first months and deposit before signing?

4

waninggib t1_javgmbs wrote

The check was the deposit. I gave it before officially signing the lease, and they confirmed it would be returned if I didn’t take the unit after all. I live in a newer building with high demand on the East Side, and it was to hold my place until all the docs were signed. Then first month was due before move in day.

3