A landlord has accepted my application. He wants a full months rent as a holding deposit, which I can do, even though I know it should be a week’s rent worth. My issue is he wants it paid directly into his bank account, and not through Openrent. How will I be protected? I’m worried it’s a scam.
you will not be protected do not do it Even thru openrent a month is wrong. Do not let desperation make you do the wrong thing
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Don’t give a months rent as holding deposit, max is one week.
Many experienced landlord here, myself included, only use openrent to advertise and require all payments direct to their own bank account, so that in itself isn’t an issue.
I would politely remind them 1 week is max allowed, also ask yourself if you really want this type of landlord.
Have you viewed property?
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I have viewed the property, and it suits me perfectly. Everything was going really well until he asked for a the whole deposit as a holding deposit. Then I got really concerned when I went to pay the deposit on Openrent and the status said that I had paid the deposit, and he wanted me to pay it to his bank account. Just doesn’t sit right
LL may not be dodgy. Just not educated or informed of his responsibilities & obligations as a Landlord.
Try & speak to him. Explain your concerns & that you are really happy with property & ready to pay the legally allowed 1 week holding deposit.
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