I rented a house in Michigan for $4300 a month and paid 8 months upfront along with a $6750 deposit. However, my landlord is now claiming that we agreed on $4500 monthly rent, even though our signed lease clearly states $4300. This is not the first issue we have had with him, as he has previously lied to us about water damage in the property. I have been told that my lease might be illegal because the deposit exceeds 1.5 times the monthly rent. I am unsure about real estate laws and would appreciate any information on illegal leases and the implications of the deposit amount. Let me know if I missed any details, and I will provide more information.
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