Spring Cleaning!!

It’s that time of the year again. Winter is nearly a thing of the past and spring is just around the corner and that usually means spring cleaning. Considering recent events and the renewed focus on hygiene, social distancing and trying to stay healthy, we wanted to talk about some extra measures we can take while doing spring cleaning.

Looking for a Roommate? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask!

Getting to know a roommate or interviewing a roommate to figure out whether or not they are a good fit is never really an easy process. In this week's blog, we share some ideas on questions you can ask and why you should ask them. This is just a short guide, so we recommend you make the necessary adjustments based on your needs and circumstances.

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Advice for First Time Renters

In last weeks blog, we focused on tips and advice for landlords. In this weeks blog, we would like to switch our focus to renters. Whether you are renting for the first time or for the fifth time, there are a few things that you need to know or should keep in mind. We’ve noticed an increase in the number of rental postings, so we’ve put together a list of five items to consider just in case you’re new to this or in case you need a friendly reminder.

Advice for Landlords

In this week’s blog, we decided to give landlords some advice because without them, there wouldn’t be as many off-campus housing options for students. We get to speak to landlords and tenants on a regular basis, so we are in a unique position where we get to see things from both perspectives, and we would like to share our thoughts with you.

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How to Spot Scams and Fake Postings

At RentWhiz we take safety and security very seriously, so we do everything we can to make sure our community is a safe space and a safe place. In this week's blog we wanted to discuss various ways to identify postings that may be scams, fake or fraudulent. If you ever needed to read one of our blogs to the very end, this is probably the one. If you ever notice a posting that meets any of the criteria below, please flag it and report it as soon as possible so we can protect other people in the community. We will then block these individuals from all our groups and report them to Facebook, so they cannot cause any more harm. We also recommend reporting it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).