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Renting bonds??

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  • 27-07-2004 1:18pm
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    Kell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have been on the lookout recently for rented accommodation and I have heard exiting/prospective housemates mention "bonds" in relation to deposits. Anyone come across this before and what the hell is it in relation to?

    Cheers,

    K-


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    ChipZilla
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭ChipZilla


    A posh word for a deposit, loike?

    Isn't where the deposit is held by a third party, so nobody gets screwed unnecessarily when the lease comes to an end?

    Big in Australia apparently...


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,387 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I haven't come across them, but a bond is usually a guarantee or similar froma third party to cover for default, so while the purpose is similar to a deposit, it protects the lanlord more and will therefore cost you.


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    Kell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kell


    Originally posted by Victor
    I haven't come across them, but a bond is usually a guarantee or similar froma third party to cover for default, so while the purpose is similar to a deposit, it protects the lanlord more and will therefore cost you.

    Me stands under. Thanks for the heads up Vic.

    K-


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