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Originally Posted by rogermevans

if i rented out a house now i would insist on 3 months worth of rent as a bond as it now held in a special account i dont see that this is much of a risk for the tenant unless they wreck the place or fail to pay the rent

then ask for at least 1 month in advance this gives you a bit of leeway for payments you need to make if they are a little late and the bond is there to pay if they walk away with out payment and also as a way to give you time if you have to evict them

So you'd effectively ask for 4 month's rent upfront?!

Good luck finding a tenant mate...