I am planning to share an apartment short-term (Sept. 15-Oct. 31). The leaseholder has sent me a roommate agreement that requests, in addition to the month and a half rent, a security deposit in the amount of one month's rent.
Is this over the top? I'm willing to pay $100 as a security deposit since my stay is short, but $800 seems excessive.
Is this legal? Thanks for your help.