Do you still require a 2 week deposit when the start date is immediate?

[BlueRose]

Always take a deposit. It is your safety net. If they want an open spot at a later date (2 months etc) then they pay a HOLDING fee (weekly or monthly) to hold the spot until they need it. This holding fee is OVER AND ABOVE the deposit.

Think of a deposit like it is "last months rent". If you need to get a place you pay last months rent when you sign the lease. If you don't want to move in when the place is available you still need to pay for it or risk loosing it.

[Lee-Bee]

Fully agree with Bluerose. The deposit is still required, it is not to hold a spot but to prevent a family from jumping ship without payment leaving you without an income. It is not a holding fee.