Wide variety of rental homes Grand Junction
Tenants seeking rental homes Grand Junction must be especially alert regarding rental home scams. There are certain ways in which you can protect yourself from scammers:
- Always opt for reliable sites like Rentals.com since majority of these listings are legitimate. Always research and compare various properties and if you are local, it is best to drive by them to check them out.
- If a home is advertising a very low rental rate; then it is probably too good to be true.
- Always think twice before sending your personal /financial information to third parties.
- If you have to set up a meeting place; always choose one that is in a public area.
- Never put down a deposit until you have actually visited the property. Always meet the landlord with a friend or relative and review the place and unit completely.
- Communication via emails is always more effective since it leaves a trail for authorities. Emails must also be followed up with phone calls.
- Landlords and property managers must also be aware of con artists. Many advertise to be potential tenants and pay using cashier's check etc. They usually fill up a large sum and ask landlords to pay up the difference in cash. The check bounces later while the 'renter' goes absconding.
These are a few tips using which renters and landlords can both avoid being cheated.
