Your Safety Matters

Stay Safe While Renting

Essential safety guidelines to protect yourself throughout your rental journey. Follow these tips for a secure and worry-free experience.

Before Viewing

Always verify the property owner's identity through Rentable's verification badge

Schedule viewings during daylight hours

Inform a friend or family member about your property visit

Meet at the property location, never at a secondary location

Verify property photos match the actual property before visiting

Bring someone with you if possible

Check for working locks, water supply, and electricity

Take photos and videos for your records

Ask about neighborhood safety and amenities

Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, leave

Read the rental agreement thoroughly before signing

Verify property ownership documents

Get everything in writing - verbal promises don't count

Keep copies of all documents and receipts

Document property condition with photos before moving in

Never pay full deposit before seeing the property

Use secure payment methods and get receipts

Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true

Don't share bank details or OTPs with anyone

Negotiate terms directly, never through middlemen

Landlord refuses to meet in person or do video calls

Property owner pressures you to pay immediately

Rental price is significantly below market rate

Owner asks for payment before property viewing

Unverified listings without proper documentation

If you encounter fraud, fake listings, or safety concerns, report them immediately. We take every report seriously and investigate promptly.

Built-in safety features for your protection

All landlords undergo identity and document verification before listing properties

Property photos are verified to match actual properties, preventing fake listings

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