Ok good to know. Where I’m from that’s a possible red flag for a scam. Thanks!

>I'm not sure why you think someone riding a bike with their dogs justifies the internet knowing where he lives?

You extrapolate a lot. I didn't say there's justification for that, and this person's post also didn't say or provide any additional information or video for you to reach the conclusion that this situation was not abuse.

This person is obviously at least sensitive to animals and saw something that they felt was serious enough to be addressed. You can trust that or not, but I don't see how you can reach the opposite conclusion without having seen anything.

Not always. Some just don't use email that much and prefer call/text, especially older landlords. With me, I did send a message through Facebook messenger, but once I figure it out that the landlord preferred using the phone's message app to text, that's become our primary method of communication. But of course, be weary of those who want to rush you into putting in a deposit because there are many people interested or want you to apply before seeing the apartment. Especially those that send you a link for you to fill out the information so they can check your credit score.

Can’t speak to this specific listing, but that is just kinda how things work in Rhode Island

There's dog leashes for bikes. I'd hardly consider the occurrence listed above as "abuse" unless they are smaller dogs (someone mentioned them being boxers). Large dogs can keep up with a bike. I'm not sure why you think someone riding a bike with their dogs justifies the internet knowing where he lives? Hope no one ever displays your address on the internet because they didn't like something you did.

Yes , but try to get that in writing. It's common but not universal to have to pay something upfront. I hate that it's a thing but it's to ensure you are serious/ can afford to rent a place.

And animal cruelty is what?

So far so good. Though I have seen them ban for less. One year they banned and I had no clue. the storm turned out to be a dud, but still got towed. I was so pissed lol.

So they wanted a check before you said yes please let me sign a lease? Sure it’s not the deposit? So you want the place yes? If you toured and want it and want them to take it off the market taking a deposit isn’t weird. Then when you actually sign lease after you’ve read it and first months rent gets paid…. Are they suggesting first months and deposit before signing?

I’ve known people who have had bad times renting with Samson. Not known to be a good company.

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I had to do this with Samson as well. Also felt weird to me, but I’ve been here for almost a year and haven’t had any issues.

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Had to do that with my current place. Seemed off to me as well and ideally in the future I wouldn’t do it again, but we were told the place was pretty much ours and it would be refunded if our application was denied.

Oh I should’ve clarified that I did view the property in person. It was through Samson Realty.

A security deposit before you’ve even applied/ seen it? Seems odd, what agency?

If they didn't do one for last Tuesday they aren't going to do one tonight.

Pawtucket has announced a parking ban tonight at 9p. With the forecast I’m seeing I can’t imagine why it’s necessary

You can check here.

https://www.ribroadcasters.com/News_and_Events/Closings_Delays/

the 311 app alert didn't have it and it's pretty rare that there'd be parking ban for less than 6" projected snowfall.

One to three inches of slush: unlikely

yea not cool.

Sicko

Steady red, rain ahead…

Wait that’s not right.

It could be for women’s history month. I know the official colors are purple, green, and white so it’s possible the blue you see is meant to be purple. Just a guess though