The process of finding and renting an apartment takes a lot of time and effort from both landlords and tenants— and all those moving pieces mean that both parties can be vulnerable to scammers if not prepared. Rental scams, at heart, are a misrepresentation of either the property available or a person’s intent to pay to live there, and can be damaging to all involved. Read on for a breakdown of some common scams and how to protect yourself against them.
