key money
- Deposits and Key Money
- January 30th, 2009
- This is the most commonly misunderstood part of renting an apartment but perhaps the most necessary information to understand prior to searching for your new apartment. “Shikikin” means deposits and usually these are set at 2 months on average. Deposits usually are non-negotiable as they are a refundable expense that is meant to cover any » Continue Reading
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