| Comment | Ask if it’s refundable. If it’s not, then walk away. If it is or if it comes off the first month’s rent, and you’re happy to proceed, then fire ahead.
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/money_help/paying_deposit#:~:text=If%20your%20landlord%20or%20letting,this%20is%20an%20unlawful%20fee.
It’s been a thing for years, and since you’ve seen them and the flat in person, I wouldn’t consider it a ‘scam’ in the sense where you’re catfished or w/e. |
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