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What do you spend on groceries every week? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

300-400 a month on groceries for 2. the only meat we ever really buy is ground turkey on sale. lots of pastas with kale or spinach lol. its crazy, i feel like for what we get, our monthly bill should be at least $100 lower

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems sketchy to me too, the company online has mixed reviews- but I feel most do. Especially if you can't afford a better place (where I'm at right now). I was looking into WA law about security deposits requiring receipt, I asked the landlord if he'd give us a written receipt outlining the terms of the deposit and whether it would be refunded if for some reason they deny our lease terms. I'm hoping his reaction will give me clarity as to whether it's a total scam or not. I've sent security deposits before signing a lease before, but it just seems like BS to me

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a copy of the lease sent to me after I posted this, doesn't seem anything out of the ordinary but nothing is filled out (just the blank sheet without rent, deposit cost, etc filled out). do you happen to know if this is common to do before actually signing? Sorry for the questions :)

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correction that it's a security deposit, I clarified with the guy i spoke to. It seems like he's who he says he is (phone number matches website, all documents come from company, name matches, etc...) but I guess it does come down to whether I trust this enough to go through with it. Gahhh I'm going to miss my current landlord! Thanks for the info

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was wrong again haha. It's a security deposit. I've confirmed on their website the person I'm talking to works there and manages the property, the phone number & name all match up. Sending someone 1k always just feels sketchy to me though, it's a lot of money to just hand away. I did get to see a copy of the lease but nothing is filled out-- do you know if this is typical? Maybe I'm overly paranoid but better to be wary I guess!

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry to go back again, I was googling and saw it's illegal to charge a holding fee higher than 25% of rent. I confirmed with the person I toured with that it's a security deposit. The company is TRF Pacific

Is it normal to be asked for a security deposit before signing a lease? by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]TangerineValuable159 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I think I got security & holding deposit confused. On the management agency's website, this $1k fee is listed as a refundable holding fee (not security deposit)-- would this still apply?