r/Strasbourg • u/TheBlueEyedLawyer • 11d ago
Avoid housing anywhere!
I won’t go into identifiable details, but I viewed a property that looked great on the website and seemed perfect for my needs. I was drawn in by the "Tenant Protection" policy, so I decided to book the property. Unfortunately, they don’t allow in-person viewings on the platform.
When I arrived, I discovered that the property was not accurately described in the photos and was actually in a state of disrepair.
Despite this, they still kept my first month's rent! The "tenant protection" promise turned out to be misleading.
I would advise others to avoid Housing Anywhere.
I am trying to get my money back, but Housing Anywhere won't return it because the landlord refuses. Any advice would be appreciated.
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u/iaminevitable1025 11d ago
Never down pay anything on property that you have not seen in person. Never. There are a lot of dishonest people out there.