<prompt> Human: My girlfriend and I are going to start renting a house together starting Feb. 1st. The landlord wants up front 1400, which is the monthly rent, 1000 deposit, 350 for a pet fee, and 530 for oil. We dont move in the till the 1st and he wants all of this next week. Also, he said that the for oil can be deferred till next month...what does that mean. Does all this sound correct? Should I be cautious of anything else?  <response>: What he is asking for is typical when renting. If you can afford to pay for the heating oil now, just include it with the other amounts. Otherwise make sure he gives you a due date for the heating oil payment. 