<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe following are some recognized rental frauds that must be avoided in India by landlords and tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fake Listing by Fraudulent Agents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe agents post lucrative property listings with fake photographs and unbelievably low rents to lure in prospective tenants. When interested parties contact, the fraudster demands an advance to “block” or “secure” the property and vanishes after the money is paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Property Not Owned by Lister<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn this scam, an individual impersonates a landlord to rent out real estates that do not belong to him\/her. These properties can either be lying vacant, occupied by someone else, or under dispute. Once a deposit is paid and initial rent is taken, he\/she disappears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Booking Way Too Many Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe same property is booked and shown to multiple people. The fraudster will go around collecting deposits from prospective tenants and will vanish before the move-in date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fake Identities and Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome of the fraudsters use fake Aadhaar cards, fake electricity bills, fake tenancy agreements, etc. To impersonate some genuine landlord or tenant. These innocent parties entered into agreements with these derive frauds and eventually face great legal or financial trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online Payments Scam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPeople are now getting scammed through digital payment methods using QR codes or links. They ask for the payment through fake identities or some unverified apps and run away after the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advance Without Viewing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe potential tenant is often asked to make an advance or to pay a booking fee before seeing the property in person, particularly in outstation relocation cases. These promises are often made amidst false urgency or emotional appeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n