What is rent deposit and utility deposit?

Can I tell my landlord to take my security deposit as my last month's rent?

• I was laid off from my job less than a month ago, and I cannot afford to live on my own anymore, so I am moving in with my fiance until I find another job. My current landlord charges me 175 euros a month for rent, and when I moved in, I paid an extra 175 euros as a security deposit. I need to move out by the end of the month because I cannot support myself anymore. My landlord never gave me a contract, or a lease to sign, so I really don't know what kind of protocol to follow (many apartments in Europe are month-to-month.) My question is, since I am moving out at the end of Feb, and since I have only been living in my apartment for 2 months, can I just tell my landlord to keep my security deposit as my last month's rent? I have not even lived here long enough for there to be any wear and tear on the apartment property. I have a very strong feeling that if I pay her February's rent, and then ask for my security deposit back at the end of the month, I will not receive it back. Like I said, no contract, no lease, and a somewhat shady landlord. I am only staying here one extra month so I can give a reasonable notice that I have to leave. I think that is the right thing to do. Should I tell my landlord to keep the security deposit as my last month's rent? Or should I pay the monthly rent of 175 Euros, and then not be surprised when my landlord tells me she will not reimburse me for the 175 Euro security deposit? I have very little money left, and I don't want to get screwed over. Thanks.

• Answer:

  You can. Her/his prerogative to accept and/or reject. Much better talking to them than us here on Yahoo. Peace.