It is certainly appropriate for you to require verification and if the person is pushing back, move on.The one with the woman contacting you in behalf of her son, that's not unusual for an initial inquiry but at this point, tell her you don't rent through third parties and he needs to contact you directly.

Hoping to get some additional direction and ideas...We purchased a house in Bend, Oregon on a large Lot, just under 3/4 acre, in the city.

We invest in the South Bend, Fort Wayne, Warsaw triangle b/c I live in the middle, and I like to stay close to my rentals.

The only thing that can change this is if they state has a limit on damage liability which is very unusual.

It is neither unusually short nor unusually long.

NEVER BEND THE RULES OR GET SUED FOR DISCRIMINATION Be Careful - Make sure there is no clause where they get commission for SaleMake Sure You Are Authorized on the Bank Account - Some Don’t allow Never sign a 1 year without the option to get out in case of bad performance.

Unusual for this market.

I had a place there in on Toledo Bend near Many La.

As to the seller of the house, unless there was some unusual language in the purchase agreement or warranty offered as newly rehabbed house, they have no responsibliy since I assume you had an opportunity to inspect during a due diligance period.

When it was all said and done, we figured it was easier if we deposited one check in the beginning.There are other cases where I got such requests, though unusual, but not a red flag in all cases.I thought post dated check were illegal or is that just my lovely state of MA again ?