Tenants

What is HousingAnywhere?

Find out more about HousingAnywhere and our history here

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Is HousingAnywhere a real estate agency?

Check here to find out more

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What are the advantages of finding my new home through HousingAnywhere?

What are the advantages of finding my new home through HousingAnywhere?

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Is it possible to view the room before confirming the booking?

Can I see the room first?

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Can I use Housing Anywhere for free?

Is HousingAnywhere for free?

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Which services are excluded from the HousingAnywhere offer?

Which services are excluded from the HousingAnywhere offer?

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How can I get in touch with HousingAnywhere?

How can I contact or call HousingAnywhere?

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Are the advertisements/listings verified?

How am I protected against scammers? How do I know if the room is genuine?

Written by Alejandra
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How can I be sure an email is really from HousingAnywhere?

Check here to see how to verify if your email was sent by HousingAnywhere

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How can I make my password strong?

How can I protect my account?

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How can I keep my account secure?

How can I make sure my account is safe?

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When does the 48 hour time window start?

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How can I be sure a listing is real and protect myself from scammers?

How can I be sure that I won't get scammed?

Written by Alejandra
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How do I archive messages?

Can I archive a message?

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What should I do if an advertiser asks me to pay the first month's rent outside HousingAnywhere?

An advertiser asked me to pay directly to them, what should I do?

Written by Alejandra
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I didn’t get any response from an advertiser, is there something wrong?

I didn’t get any response from an advertiser, is there something wrong?

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Why can I not see the “Contact Advertiser” button?

Why can I not see the “Contact Advertiser” button?

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How do I connect my account to Facebook?

How can I connect my HousingAnywhere account to Facebook?

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Why does HousingAnywhere require me to have a public profile?

Why does HousingAnywhere require me to have a public profile?

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How do I delete my account?

How do I delete my account?

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How do I reset my password?

How do I reset my password?

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Can I share my contact details?

Did you get a notice about sharing contact details, or was part of a message hidden? Check here to find out why

Written by Alejandra
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How do I change the email address I use for HousingAnywhere?

How do I change the email address I use for HousingAnywhere?

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How do I know if my account is verified?

How do I know if my account is verified?

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How can I unsubscribe from email notifications?

How can I unsubscribe from email notifications?

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How can enable or disable SMS notifications?

How can enable or disable SMS notifications?

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What is a special offer?

An advertiser has sent me a special offer, what does it mean?

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What happens if 48 hours pass and my booking request has not been accepted or I haven’t accepted an invitation to book?

What happens to my booking request/invitation to book after 48 hours?

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Will HousingAnywhere provide assistance in my room search?

Can you help me find a room?

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How do I know if an email is really from HousingAnywhere?

How do I know if an email is really from HousingAnywhere?

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How to report a user?

If you think there is a suspicious user, you can follow these steps to report them

Written by Alejandra
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How to send a booking request?

Are you sure you want a room but you don't know how to book it? Please follow these steps

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How can I filter my search?

What filters can I use to focus my search and find the right place for me faster?

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How long does it take the advertiser to reply?

You've sent a message but the advertiser hasn't responded yet? Here are some tips

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How can I find a room or apartment?

How to find a room or apartment on HousingAnywhere

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How to favorite or save a listing

Do you want to save a listing to come back to later? Follow these steps to learn how.

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How do I contact an advertiser?

Easy steps for starting a conversation with an advertiser

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Can I cancel a booking request?

Find out how you can cancel a booking request here

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What if I send multiple booking requests and am accepted by more than one advertiser?

What if I send multiple booking requests and am accepted by more than one advertiser?

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Secure payment system for tenants

Is it safe to book through HousingAnywhere? What are the benefits of using the platform?

Written by Alejandra
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How much do I have to pay when I book?

Find out what is charged when a booking is confirmed

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Why did my payment fail?

Reasons why a payment failed and what to do next

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I can’t find a suitable payment method for me. What can I do?

I can't use any of the payment methods provided, how can I pay?

Written by Alejandra
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In which currency can I pay?

Can I pay with any currency?

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What is the HousingAnywhere booking/service fee and when do I pay it?

What is the HousingAnywhere booking fee? When and why do I pay it?

Written by Alejandra
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What is a payment request and how can I pay it?

The advertiser sent me a payment request, how does it work?

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Will I get a new accommodation if I refuse the booked room upon arrival?

I don't like the room that I booked, can I get a new one?

Written by Alejandra
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Cancellation Policy for Tenants

When you are eligible for a cancellation and how to request a booking cancellation

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Updated today

If I don’t like the accommodation can I get a refund?

Can I cancel a booking if I don't like the room when I arrive or move in?

Written by Alejandra
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What should I do if the place is not as described on HousingAnywhere?

My accommodation is not as advertised, what do I do?

Written by Alejandra
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Is the HousingAnywhere service fee refundable?

Can I get the booking/service fee back?

Written by Alejandra
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What is a deposit and do I get it back?

What is a security deposit and when/how do I pay it?

Written by Alejandra
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What is an HVV (housing) permit and how do you obtain it?

Moving to an area in Rotterdam that requires an HVV permit? Here you can find more information about acquiring it

Written by Prya Badrie
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What if I need legal assistance after booking through HousingAnywhere?

What if I need legal assistance after booking through HousingAnywhere?

Written by Alejandra
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Is HousingAnywhere legally responsible for the rental agreements?

Written by Alejandra
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Do I need a rental contract?

Is a contract necessary and will I get one?

Written by Alejandra
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Is Housing Anywhere legally allowed to charge a service fee?

Can Housing Anywhere legally charge a service fee?

Written by Alejandra
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HousingAnywhere's service fee promotion for tenants

Our service fee has been temporarily removed! Here’s how it can help you with your moving abroad plans:

Written by Alejandra
Updated today

What happens to my Studenten-WG account? I cannot log in.

Will my Studenten-WG account automatically appear on HousingAnywhere?

Written by Alejandra
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