rental payment

[ak22]

Hi all, can someone please shed a light. Tenancy rule states 1 or 2 weeks rent in advance can only be required by landlord. How come I see a lot of rental properties requiring 3 weeks in advance rent? Is there a reason behind this? And is there a loophole in the tenancy agreement?

"It is unlawful for a landlord to require the tenant to pay more than 2 weeks’ rent in advance, or to require the tenant to make a rent payment before all the rent that’s already been paid has been used up."

Cheers

[Keys]

Three weeks rent for bond would be the statement. If not, share a link to the advertisement.

[Anthonyacat]

Or could be 2 weeks rent plus one week letting fee.