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At the Real Estate Office

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Good afternoon! Please take a seat. Today is the big day to sign your new agreement.
Good afternoon! Yes, I am very excited to finally get the to the apartment. I brought the certified check for the first month of rent.
Perfect. Before we sign the paperwork, my manager reviewed your financial background check this morning. Because you just moved to the country, you don't have a local yet.
Yes, I explained that in my application. But I submitted my employment contract and my bank statements showing a solid .
Yes, your income is excellent. However, our risk department requires all foreign tenants without a local credit score to pay an additional security equal to one month's rent.
What? An extra month? That is a lot of money that I didn't plan to spend today. Is that ?
Yes, it is standard policy to protect the property owner. Instead of a standard one-month deposit, you must provide a deposit.
Wow, that is a very difficult obstacle for me right now. If I pay this extra deposit, do I get the money back when the lease ?
Yes, absolutely. The security deposit is fully when you move out, as long as the apartment is in perfect condition.
Oh... Okay. I really love the apartment and I need a place to live. Can I transfer the extra money electronically right now from my ?
Yes, you can make a wire . Once the transaction is confirmed, we can sign the contract and I will hand you the keys to your new home.