Rental fraud runs on scarcity and hurry. We've set out the warning signs, the five-minute checks and what to do when it goes wrong — separately for seekers, hosts and professional providers.
Be Bridge cannot guarantee anything about people. What we can do: profiles and listings are reviewed by Be Bridge before an introduction takes place, we ask about living expectations up front and present information clearly — so you can decide well informed.
ID checks for seekers and providers. We are building this up step by step.
Seekers can share an employer statement, contract or income proof to strengthen their profile.
Where possible we check provider identity and the right to let the space.
House rules, costs and living period are on the profile before you make contact.
Two-way reviews after a stay help future seekers and providers.
Plain-language guidance on short, mid and long-term stays.
Plain-language explanations of the most common flexible rental formats.
Stays up to roughly 6 months. Often used by relocating professionals and people in temporary transitions.
Stays from 6 to 12 months. A common bridge while waiting for permanent housing or finishing a project.
Stays of 12 months or longer with more formal rental agreements and tenant protections.
Renting a room inside a home where the owner also lives. Specific rules often apply locally.
Private room in a shared home. Common for young professionals and graduates leaving student housing.
Shared living concepts with private rooms and communal spaces, designed around community.
Rental rules may differ per municipality. Be Bridge provides general guidance and recommends checking local regulations or speaking with a legal professional.