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Practical guides to help you ask better questions, spot potential red flags, and make a more informed rental decision.
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Watch & read: rental scams happening now
Real reporting and trusted consumer alerts to help renters recognize increasingly convincing scams.
BAY AREA▶WATCH CBS News Bay Area · Aug. 5, 2026
SF renter loses $18,600 in sophisticated rental scam
A real apartment and real open house were used to make a fake Craigslist listing feel legitimate.
Watch video ↗ abc7BAY AREA▤IN THE NEWS ABC7 News · Aug. 6, 2026Fake Craigslist listing mimics real SF property owner
ABC7 explains how the impersonation worked and why the renter believed the listing was real.
Read story ↗ CBS NEWSPITTSBURGH▶WATCH CBS Pittsburgh · Apr. 17, 2026
Woman loses more than $4,000 to a fake rental
The victim paid toward a home that police said the person collecting the money had no legal connection to.
Watch video ↗ FTCFEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION✓RENTER ALERT Federal Trade Commission · June 16, 2026Rental Listing Scams: how to spot a fake
Official FTC guidance on copied listings, suspicious payments, verification and protecting your information.
Read FTC guidance ↗10 Red Flags to Look for Before Renting a Home
A beautiful listing can still hide expensive or frustrating problems. Use these ten checks before you commit.
Read guide →ResearchHow to Research a Landlord Before Signing a Lease
A few checks before signing can help you understand who manages the home and what questions to ask.
Read guide →Rental SafetyRental Scams Are Getting Smarter: How to Protect Yourself
Scammers can copy real listings and create convincing stories. Slow down, verify independently, and protect your money.
Read guide →Lease Checklist10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
The best time to uncover surprises is before your signature is on the lease.
Read guide →Tenant ReviewsWhat Previous Tenants Can Tell You That a Listing Can’t
Listings show the space. Tenant experiences can reveal what it is actually like to live there.
Read guide →MovingThe Renter’s Move-In Inspection Checklist
Documenting the condition of your rental at move-in can prevent confusion later.
Read guide →Sharing ExperiencesCan You Review Your Landlord? What Renters Should Know
Tenant reviews are most useful when they are factual, specific, and focused on your own experience.
Read guide →Moving OutSecurity Deposit: 8 Things to Do Before Move-Out
A little preparation can make your move-out record much clearer.
Read guide →ToursApartment Tour Checklist: What to Look at Beyond the Kitchen
Countertops get attention, but everyday rental quality often comes down to less glamorous details.
Read guide →CommunityHow to Write a Rental Review That Actually Helps the Next Tenant
The most useful rental reviews answer the questions you wish you had known to ask.
Read guide →Real renters. Real reviews. Better decisions.
Search an address to see what renters are saying — or leave a review and help your community.