BEWARE! Rental Scams

Protect yourself:

• Think Safety

• Hire a licensed Realtor

• Go with two people to see the place
  

• Dont Go Late at Night

• Google Search the address

• Ask for Landlord Identification

• Never deal in cash.

• Never rent without seeing the property

• Don’t provide confidential info that can be used for identity theft.

• Meet the landlord in person.

• Speak with the current tenants.

• Conduct basic research.

• Be aware of too-good-to-be-true rent rates.

• Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics.

• Be wary of landlords who request little info about you.

• Demand a written lease.

• Ensure the written lease identifies the owner or management company.

• Consider renting from property management companies.

  
  Some topics were sourced from:
  StudentLife University Of Toronto
  https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/housing-scams-and-how-to-spot-them/