Years ago, when I was looking for a house to rent for my workers, the Malay landlord told me this, "Jika Cina, tak payah deposit. Bayar cukup sebelum 1hb bulan sahaja."

To sweeten the deal, I told him will pay via online transfer or PD cheques. He chose the PD cheques. Gave him 2 years worth. After that, never saw him again. Never seen someone so happy over rent before.