Can I pay one month's rent with a deposit?

In principle, no, a deposit means that one party pays a certain fee to the other party to ensure that his actions will not harm the interests of the other party. If damage is caused, compensation can be paid according to the facts or separately. Generally, the deposit can only be refunded when you check out, but it is quite common for the deposit to offset the rent in real life. If you negotiate with the landlord, it is not impossible to use the deposit to pay the monthly rent.

What are the precautions for renting a house?

1. When renting a house, you must ask the landlord to provide the original ID card and real estate license, so as to determine whether the landlord is the real property owner and avoid being deceived. If the landlord does not carry the real estate license, then when signing the rental contract, he should ask the other party to provide the real estate license and other documents for inspection.

2. When looking at the house, carefully check the type and quantity of electrical facilities in the house to determine whether there is any damage. When signing the contract in the future, you should also make detailed remarks. If necessary, it is best to take photos or videos as evidence to avoid disputes in the future.

3. When signing a lease contract, the lease term must be clearly indicated in the contract, and the payment method and amount of rent and deposit must be clearly stipulated in the contract. Different payment methods bring different financial pressures to renters.

4. When signing a rental contract, it is also necessary to clearly stipulate the rights and obligations of both parties in the contract, especially who should be responsible for the maintenance of household appliances and facilities, so that there will be no shirking when problems need to be repaired in the future.

5. Be sure to find the landlord to settle the previous water, electricity, gas, broadband and other expenses before moving in. In order to avoid default, you need to agree with the landlord who will bear the cost of property and heating. In addition, it is also necessary to clarify how to deal with the termination of the lease contract or the damage to the goods.

In order to protect your personal safety, it is best to change the key of the entrance door to a new one after you move into the house, and thoroughly clean and disinfect all the items and floors in the room to create a healthy living environment for yourself.