Of course it's common - just like every where else.
Remember, you can always hold back the last month's rent when you come to vacate the property, as the landlord already has a month's rent in advance from you as the deposit.
Landlords are now required by law to register the rental contract with the local rent committee....it would be nice to see deposits lodged/registered with the rent committee as well. We live in hope......
Of course it's common - just like every where else.
Remember, you can always hold back the last month's rent when you come to vacate the property, as the landlord already has a month's rent in advance from you as the deposit.
Landlords are now required by law to register the rental contract with the local rent committee....it would be nice to see deposits lodged/registered with the rent committee as well. We live in hope......