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Result

Interlocutor, well, channel and payment are checked before transmission.

To be done today

  1. Check agency/leaser
  2. Compare photos/address/price
  3. No payment before visit and document

Check the result

  • No immediate pressure
  • Watermarked folder
  • Reported fraud if necessary
Preparing a visit cardPrepare the file for filingRental: tenant fileCheck the requirements; the administration decidesSee stepsRental: from the announcement to the keysPreparing a callRequest a housing visitPreparing a callCheck the parts of the tenant file
In brief
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Duration: Verification of an ad — 10 to 15 min
Cost: Free
On-site only

Who this guide is for

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  • Those looking for accommodation at a distance, before arriving in France
  • Foreigners without credit history in France
  • Anyone who wants to avoid a bad surprise before paying

To be prepared in advance

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  • Compare the price with similar ads in the same neighborhood.
  • Know what payments are normal before the lease is signed and which are not.
  • Prepare a way to verify housing in person, by yourself or by someone of trust.

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Never pay money before visiting the accommodation and signing the lease.
  2. 2Check the address, owner's name and photos of the ad. If something seems too good for you to be true, stop.
  3. 3Beware of payment requests via Western Union, cryptocurrency, gift cards or a foreign account.
  4. 4Do not send your IDs, salary slips or bank details on questionable forms.
  5. 5Look at the price carefully. A much cheaper offer than others is often a trap.
  6. 6In case of doubt, report the announcement to the platform and file a complaint with the police. It's free and it can prevent others from getting caught.

Common mistakes

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  • Make a deposit before visiting the accommodation.
  • Trust a "owner" always abroad who presses the payment.
  • Use unusual means of payment.
  • Ignore suspicious messages, strange links and mistakes in exchanges.

Official sources

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Useful links

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The rental marketThe rental recordTypes of leases

Important remark

This information is preventive and indicative and does not constitute legal advice. If you are a victim of a scam, contact the police immediately and file a complaint (signally).

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