deposit 2 months normal? owner asking 6

Question

12 month lease, villa looks legit but six months upfront feels heavy. is that standard now?

Balitrusted · Accepted Answer

hello Lisa,

no, not normal.
Usually deposit is small, less than a month. If you are just planning to rent.

If you are alredy starting, then deposit can be 1-2 months, but not 6.
Be careful not to meet with scammers.