<prompt> Human: Greetings, Im looking for some advice concerning my new living situation and job. I make between 900-1000 bi-weekly. My rent is 475 and I also have a 250 payment on my student loans. On top of this the roommate I am replacing is asking for his full 600 security deposit from me rather than from the landlord. My question is should I pay him the full deposit without an inspection from the landlord? Or should I give him half of the deposit till an inspection is had? The place is in decent condition and I only need to replace a few things here and there. So I was thinking of deducting those costs from what I will give him for the deposit. But then again if the landlord does an inspection there may be things Im missing. Any help or suggestions would be great.  <response>: Just make him go through the landlord and dont worry about it 