Renting safely in Bengaluru

CoFindz connects you directly with the owner or manager of each property. We don't collect rent or deposits, so every payment is between you and them. A few checks before you pay go a long way.

Before you visit

• Check the address on a map and confirm it matches the area in the listing.
• Ask who you're dealing with: the owner, or a manager running the property for them.
• Confirm the rent, deposit, maintenance, and what's included (food, electricity, Wi-Fi) over WhatsApp, so you have it in writing.
• Never send money just to get the address or to "hold" a room you haven't seen.

When you visit

• See the actual room or flat you'd be renting, not a sample one.
• Check water, power backup, and mobile signal, and look at the shared areas you'll use.
• Ask current residents how long they've stayed and how deposit refunds have gone.
• Ask about house rules (guests, timings, cooking) before you agree to anything.

Before you pay

• Read the rental agreement or PG terms before paying, especially the deposit refund and notice period.
• Pay to an account in the owner's or business's name, and get a receipt for the deposit and first month's rent.
• Be wary of anyone who asks for a large cash "processing fee", original property documents, or blank signed papers.
• Share ID documents only for a clear reason, such as police verification, which many PGs are required to do.

Something looks wrong?

Every listing has a “Report this listing” option. Use it for wrong prices, photos that don't match, a property that's no longer available, duplicate listings, or anyone asking for money in a way that doesn't feel right. Reports go straight to the CoFindz team. You can also contact us directly.