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Re:Japan’s lost generation is still jobless and living with ... by brazzy on Friday October 02, 2020 @11:08AM (#24663407)
If it truly were a pre-payment, it would be partially refunded when the rental contract terminates early.
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Re:Japan’s lost generation is still jobless and living with ... by gfxgirl on Friday October 02, 2020 @03:11PM (#24666008)
No, it wouldn't. It would just be your non-refundable downpayment. Plenty of other things have non-refundable up front payments in the USA and other countries.
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Re:Japan’s lost generation is still jobless and living with ... by brazzy on Saturday October 03, 2020 @06:11AM (#24670946)
Then don't try to spin it as "pre-payment". It is not.
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