Just like others, you're exaggerating the situation.

I knew he was exaggerating all the way but still I saw he seemed like a good guy and I did not find much on social media about him.

Obviously that must be an exaggeration, but many of my friends are fighting them and I've heard a few stories of chewed up wires in vehicles because the rats are attracted to a certain type of wire sheathing that some auto manufacturers use.

She may be exaggerating just to try to get you to do something. 

A savey tenant can get up to 3 times their deposit back if the landlord exaggerates this.

If you are from San Diego you likely have some idea of the size of the homes in North Poway (but ours is on the smaller side, but our neighbor has a house that looks a dorm - no exaggeration). 

One was a bit late, but let me know and paid about a week late.I don't believe the news as they tend to exaggerate things.

That's an exaggeration, but it demonstrates the point.The other question I would pose to you is how long do you think it will take to find a better opportunity?

If you a LTR add in utilities and exaggerate them by 50% say. 

Not an exaggeration, 100% fact.