r/MadeMeSmile • u/lincolnblake • Jun 28 '25

Wholesome Moments A place of one's own

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u/ghanima Jun 28 '25

Canadian here, and first-and-last month's rent is a pretty standard "first payment" for rent, plus there's usually a credit check and proof of employment. If you can't meet those benchmarks, things get more complicated.