Nah. Before they sign a lease.
They do a fucking background
check, and make the applicant pay.
I never heard of such a thing what if your background sucks you do have to live on the streets
I have no clue. I got screwed by it once.
Most places just ask for more money down.
I'd rather do THAT then pay the $30 or so
though. Presuming that, like in NY, it gets
put in an interest bearing account. But, things
are different here - all kind of stupid fees too.