🏠 Rentals & Leases

Is this rental legit?

Paste any rental ad or lease. We'll flag bait listings, no-inspection scams, sneaky clauses and deposit traps before you hand over a cent.

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What we check

Common rental red flags

From bait-and-switch ads to predatory lease clauses, these are the patterns we look for.

Below-market pricing

A harbour-view apartment at half the going rate isn't a bargain. It's bait for a deposit scam.

"I'm overseas, can't inspect"

The #1 rental scam script. Real landlords or agents will always offer an in-person or video walkthrough.

Deposit before viewing

Never transfer bond or rent before you've physically seen the property and verified the owner.

Auto-renewal without clear exit

Leases that roll over automatically with impossible cancellation windows are designed to trap you.

Excessive penalty fees

Early termination fees, "cleaning deposits" and maintenance charges stacked to punish ordinary use.

Personal email landlord

A "real estate company" using a Gmail or Outlook address is a strong sign the company doesn't exist.

Copied listing photos

Stock-quality images paired with a vague description often signal a listing scraped from a real property.

Unfair termination rights

Lease clauses that let the landlord evict you with no notice while locking you in for 24 months.

How it works

Paste. Scan. Decide.

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Paste the listing or clause

Copy the ad from Domain, realestate.com.au, Gumtree or wherever. Or paste a lease excerpt.

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We scan for scams

AI checks against known rental scam scripts and predatory contract language.

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See every red flag

Each issue explained with the exact quote that triggered it. No legal jargon.

Questions

Rental scam FAQ

What's the most common rental scam?

The "I'm overseas" scam: a listing with great photos, below-market rent and a landlord who can't meet in person but needs a deposit to "hold" the property. The property either doesn't exist, belongs to someone else, or is being rented to multiple victims at once.

Should I ever pay a deposit before seeing a place?

No. Never. Legitimate landlords and agents will always arrange an inspection before taking any money. If they won't, walk away.

Is this legal advice on my lease?

No. Red Flag This spots common predatory patterns, but for any lease you're about to sign, have it reviewed by a tenant advocacy service or lawyer in your jurisdiction.

Can I paste just one clause?

Yes. You can paste the whole lease or just the clause that's worrying you.

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