On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 1:44:41 PM UTC-5, iBoaterer wrote:
In article 1269338540406053481.559632bmckeenospam-

, says...


Same way a landlord pretty much insures his renters can make the payments.
First and last months rent and a security deposit. If the renter can come
up with that much money, he can normally be able to pay his rent.

Horse****.

Then why else would a landlord require that?

They are vetting the renter and gathering a bit of insurance.