I went and looked at an apartment recently. I really liked it. The landlord who was showing the place said something like this, "I have a lot of people who want this place. It will probably sell this weekend. If you are interested you should fill out an application and put down a couple hundred dollars, so that I can consider you as a possible tenant." So, I filled out an application and wrote a check for $250. Over the weekend I decided it wasn't the place for me. The living room and bedroom were the same room, which I couldn't get past. So, when I told the guy that I had decided I was no longer interested in the place, he told me that I couldn't have my money back! I was like, "why?". He stated that it was because he had canceled his advertising thinking I was going to be moving into the place and that now he might not get someone in the unit by November. I was so shocked and upset that I didn't know what to say, I just kind of got off the phone. I am pretty sure he was not allowed to take that money from me. What do you think? What should I do? I am also feeling a little uncomfortable about the fact that I filled out an application with my Social Security #, Credit Card #, and personal info. He has all that info and took me for $250! I feel like an idiot.
