All Forum Posts by: Kyle Albus

Hello All,

To confirm, we were given a range of when we should be able to move in. I confirmed with the HOA that this particular location does do some landlord checking before the rental can switch hands or something like that. My bigger concern is that he is asking for the rent/deposit before providing an official move in date. The expected move in date is supposed to be between June 1 and July 1; both of which work for us.

I checked with the HOA and even they thought it was a little weird to get the rent and deposit before having the official move in date. I am going to try and get something in writing stating that either 1) we will pay rent and deposit upon getting the move in date, or 2) a confirmation that the rent will go toward the first month we move in.

Would anyone have a better suggestion than this?  Personally, I would have just packed up and moved on, but my two roommates are excited for the place.  I am even catching flak from them for being concerned.

Hello All,

I just joined this community because I have a strong concern over what a landlord is requesting of me.  I wanted to get some advice on if this is normal and not a concern at all, or if I should take action.

Two friends and I are renting a place. We have found a location, the landlord says that we got it (after a credit/background check), so we signed a lease. However, we do not currently have a move in date because "it needs to process through the HOA" according to the landlord. On top of this, he is asking for 1 months rent and the deposit (also 1 mo rent).

I feel very strange about paying rent and deposit without even having a move in date.  I have never heard of this before, but I have next to no knowledge of things like this.  Can I get some advice on if this is nothing to worry about, or if this seems shakey.

Thanks in advance.