Have you already agreed to rent?
The trouble with people who offer to pay a year in advance is that they are often hoping your greed to get so much money at one time will stop you from checking into their background.
I would check her for a criminal background and also see what her current and prior landlord have to say about her.
Another problem with taking a full year's rent, is that it makes it difficult to get rid of them.
Ask yourself this: how does a dancer save up enough cash to pay for a full year in advance? I can't think of any good legal answer.
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