Treat every room as real only after you have seen it.

Paid listings make mass fraud harder. They do not replace your judgement. A polished photo can still be stolen. A kind message can still be a script.

• — Keep the first conversation on Rent My Space.
• — View the property in person, or on a live video call that shows the street.
• — Never pay a bond, holding fee, or first week’s rent before a viewing.
• — Be wary of rooms priced far below the suburb, or hosts who refuse to meet.
• — Report anything that feels off to hello@rentmyspace.co.nz.

Identity-verified badges mean the lister completed extra checks. They are a useful signal, not a guarantee. If you are unsure, walk away. Another room will come up.

More on how listings are paid is on the pricing page.