Im not trolling, and yes i did get duped by her, i did not know of her history, she seems a very decent lady in person. She was creating issues by not giving my rent money back after telling me not to move in, and yes i was stupid enough not to get a receipt from her for it. I haven't done this sort of a thing before, but I learnt my lesson the first time around itself.

When I read the article by accident I panicked as to what to do and posted here hence the 3 posts only on this topic. Her boldness was quite alarming for me because she clearly continues to do this sort of an illegal rental despite authorities being involved. I did take the advise i received here towards on this issue though, it has helped me.

Thank you for listing out all the rules, i'm really grateful. What has happened is that i paid 1 months worth of rent on 29th sep. i was to move in on Oct 1, but i was told not to move in by HER as she is uncomfrtable with me.

She requested 10 days time to give the $700 rent i have paid, and today the time is up. i called her up and she was yelling abuses over the phone and basically telling me that she will not bother giving it back. I did not receive any receipts from her for proof, as she said this is a verbal agreement between us. One other person was present at the time of agreement and that is the onyl witness i have, and also an email sent to me regarding the room rental.

only today i realised her past record on this house and that i have become part of her fraud activity. I plan to talk to her one more time in a civilized manner, and will be reporting to authorities as she still continues to rent her 1st floor home to many people.

I know i should have thought twice about this, she didn't let me move into the house either way. Im currently on a lease and thankfully never got to go there, but gotta get my deposit/ first months rent back and also report her to the authorities.

i fell victim to this scam, i gave the rent money and i saw this article, now im struggling to get my money back, i didnt move in, but i had no idea she is doing this stuff illegally. I have no idea what to do, she didn't give me a receipt for the money i gave, i have a witness with me for giving money, and call logs and an email from my side, plus from her on the room. She said she is the owner and i thought everythingi s ok, but i read the article and realise im involved in a fraud. Please contact me if any of you can guid me on what to do. She is still contuinuing her illegal activity.