>Is there a law that states the deposit must be one month? No, but the market rate is at one month. >My deal with the landlord is that I'll just pay for what

>Is there a law that states the deposit must be one month? No, but the market rate is at one month. >My deal with the landlord is that I'll just pay for whatever damage is done, even if that's higher than my deposit. Every tenant claims to your face he's a billionaire and that he will pay for everything, but then bolt it the week before the end of the contract, leaving you with a damaged apartment and unpaid bills. Such claims are difficult to enforce and a bird in the hand is worth more 10 in the bush.