DO NOT use any appliance you suspect is not safe. The fitting of smoke alarms is highly recommended. Paying a deposit Taken from advice published by 'Campaign For Bedsit Rights'. When you are looking for a new place to live you will often be asked to pay a large amount of money before you move in. It's important that you know what this money is for, how much is returnable and how to make sure you get it back.
Most landlords ask for one month's rent in advance.
This is to safeguard your landlord against damage you may do, bills left unpaid or rent owed. The money should be returned to you in full when you leave the property, unless your landlord has good reason to keep it. It is illegal to charge more than the equivalent of two month's rent as a deposit. Ask your landlord to say, in writing, exactly what the deposit covers and when the money will be returned to you. If possible, use a cheque for any payments to your landlord.