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How to Avoid Rental Scams While Searching for an Apartment?
How to Avoid Rental Scams While Searching for an Apartment?

Make sure to follow these rules to reduce the risk of fraud when trying to rent a place.

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Written by Rentberry
Updated over a week ago

We advise you never to make payments in the following cases:

  • the landlord does not agree to show the property physically

If a potential landlord is hesitant to give you a tour of the rental, you should be especially careful before proceeding with any further steps.

  • the landlord does not agree to sign a lease

Do not make a payment if the landlord is not willing to return a signed lease in exchange and insists on an oral agreement solely.

Here are a few useful pieces of advice:

  • Avoid paying in cash (we can't say this enough!)

  • Always insist on signing a lease

  • Verify documents that prove the landlord's ownership of the property

  • Carefully read the lease before signing

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