[zxro]

Originally Posted by Cold Warrior

No, it is not free. You have already paid for it. Also you have lost the time value of money, just as you do when you get an income tax refund.

That's true, but if you've lived in a place long enough, when you do move, that last month SEEMS free. It does to me at least. And it's good to not have to worry about paying rent for 2 places at the same time.

[ddrhazy]

Originally Posted by squishy506

I work in property management and haven't yet worked for a company in Vegas that collects the last month's rent upfront. And, yes, it is much easier to evict for non-payment in Clark County. My ex had a property in Chicago, and there it's damn near impossible.

Are you looking at apartments or condos/homes owned by individual investors? You could try calling some property management companies and asking what they usually charge to move in. I'm sure you'll find plenty who only charge first month's rent plus a deposit.

It's getting more common to collect it as the economy is recovering.