Security Deposit
I’m moving to San Diego in August and the owner/roommate asked me to put down 1/2 the rent ($900) as security deposit early to reserve the room (valid).
We’ve exchanged instagrams, video chatted so I can see the home/room so that’s what I’ve done to make sure it’s legit and that he’s a real person. But, what else should I do / ask for before sending the security deposit to protect myself and my money? And if worst comes to worst, what can I do to get it back if he ends up renting to somebody else?
It’ll my first time moving out of my parent’s house so I’m not too knowledgeable on this. TIA 🙏🏽